From lo-fi beats to ambient soundscapes, the right music can do more than set a vibe—it can sharpen focus, lift your mood, and even support brain health. Studies indicate that preferred background ...

When you think about the many millions of songs that exist in the world from a combination of just 12 notes, and then consider how deeply and differently all those songs can affect our mood, it's kind ...

Research shows that the right kind of music can sharpen focus, improve mood, and even reduce anxiety while studying. Instrumental and structured tracks tend to work best, especially for complex tasks, ...

December brings fall semester's final exams and some students turn to music to help while they study. But is that a good idea? A September article from University of Maryland Global Campus touts the ...

You've probably heard that classical music is good for studying, taking tests and doing creative work. This idea stems from the "Mozart Effect," a term coined in 1993 when scientists discovered that ...

The Department of Music will adopt a new undergraduate curriculum beginning in fall 2017, decreasing the number of courses concentrators must take and making more courses eligible for concentration ...

Whether you’re working from home or studying for class, sometimes it’s nice to turn on a little music to help you tune out all the noise around you. It can be easy to get distracted if your partner is ...