Music to Study By

Timtmmusic (a.k.a., Timothy Rodman, CPMM) • July 27, 2023

Whether it’s spinning the latest single by Coldplay on vinyl or hearing a collaboration between Calvin Harris and Ellie Goulding on a “New Music Friday” on Spotify, music is a form of escapism for many who enjoy it. But there is a lot of noise coming through our AirPods that can take us away from the daily responsibilities of our lives.

As a musician, I experience this daily. I simply cannot concentrate with certain music playing. My focus goes from working to following the heartbeat of the drum, the funky grooves of the rhythm section (bass and drums) and the deeper interconnections between myself and the vocalist sharing their poetry. I sought to find music that encourages conversations and does not distract from tasks like cramming for an exam.

According to brainresearch.us, music at 60 beats per minute (bpm) is the best for focusing and retaining new information. Research suggests it stimulates learning and induces a state of relaxation where the mind is calm but alert.

Listen to the playlist on Spotify!

Here is a playlist GBU and I sponsored that features popular artists’ songs around the 60- bpm mark: “Top 20 Songs to Study By.”

I hope you enjoy!

Timtmmusic is an electro-pop artist from Pittsburgh, PA. Reviewers call Timtmmusic “a vibrant blend of ‘80s new wave and synth pop with a gothic nature to it.” Active since 2011, Timtmmusic has written and released dozens of songs, citing artists like Depeche Mode, Pet Shop Boys, Breathe Carolina and CHVRCHES as inspiration. Listen to Timtmmusic on Spotify and other streaming platforms everywhere.

Aerosmith

I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing*

Aerosmith

© 1975, 1978, 1998 Sony Music Entertainment Inc., 

1994, 1998 Sony Music Entertainment 

(Canada) Inc.

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AWOLNATION

Sail*

AWOLNATION 

© 2011 Red Bull Records, Inc.

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Black Eyed Peas

I Gotta Feeling*

Black Eyed Peas 

© 2009 Interscope

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Céline Dion

Because You Loved Me*

Céline Dion 

© 1996 Sony Music Entertainment Canada Inc.

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* 60 bpm according to bpmdatabase.com.

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