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Does music help you study?

Does Music Help You Study? How To Use Music For Exam Success

Sophie Macon

24 May 2025

Study Motivation

Nearly every student is accused at some point of idling about listening to music instead of working hard on an assignment. Unsubstantiated protests that music helps put them in the right frame of mind for concentrating are usually bound to fall on tone-deaf ears.  And when it comes to self guided study, whether you’re studying to pass CFA exams or working towards other qualifications, every advantage you can give yourself should be explored. If it’s possible to help yourself study more ...