<![CDATA[Listening to music while doing homework?]]>It seems to work on my eldest… He listens to music while doing his homework and according to him he can study well when there’s music on his ears.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/88724/listening-to-music-while-doing-homeworkRSS for NodeFri, 01 May 2026 12:29:10 GMTMon, 06 Apr 2020 03:50:58 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Sun, 08 Mar 2020 07:08:45 GMT]]>Kids are now really evolving. They have ways so different from the kids before, not just in the context of study. They have their own way of doing things.


Perhaps, you can just let them study in ways they want. Let them explore their uniqueness and give them enough space to be innovative. But, parents should still be observant. Like you still need to check if he is really productive with his study. Check on his grades as well. If everything doing well then that affirms that his studying technique is good for him. If not, you can talk to him and possibly coach him to improve his studies.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1966138https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1966138Sun, 08 Mar 2020 07:08:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Tue, 03 Mar 2020 01:06:41 GMT]]>I study listening to songs since secondary and dd1 since upper primary..and I think I have info storage issues..due to inborn or wat 🤷 and dd1 seems to be same too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1965683https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1965683Tue, 03 Mar 2020 01:06:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Tue, 03 Mar 2020 01:02:10 GMT]]>When I was a student, there are some moods/seasons that I listened to music while studying or doing assignments. It made me feel productive that way. My brother also does the same, his genre are usually metal/hard rock.

There was also a study done at our school during the days, the experimenter played several music genre (i think 5) and made the students study then answered a questionnaire, I just didn’t know the result if it is significant. But I think its the person who studies who can determine the music genre he/she is most effective while listening to it.

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floppy\" post_id=\"1965670\" time=\"1583167276\" user_id=\"97579:

wenchan\" post_id=\"1965620\" time=\"1583136926\" user_id=\"45600:

Music is fine. But be selective. There are actually youtube lists that have studying music which are basically classical music or instrumentals by likes of mozarts.

Study music?
I thought those are bedtime music 😂

I think typically baroque music...something to do with the tempo

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wenchan\" post_id=\"1965620\" time=\"1583136926\" user_id=\"45600:

Music is fine. But be selective. There are actually youtube lists that have studying music which are basically classical music or instrumentals by likes of mozarts.
Study music?
I thought those are bedtime music 😂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1965670https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1965670Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:41:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:15:26 GMT]]>Music is fine. But be selective. There are actually youtube lists that have studying music which are basically classical music or instrumentals by likes of mozarts.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1965620https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1965620Mon, 02 Mar 2020 08:15:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Mon, 24 Feb 2020 09:32:48 GMT]]>Call me old fashion. I used to believe that one can never concentrate on their homework if they are listening to music at the same time. I tried to teach my children this too and constantly nag at them . However, as times goes, it seems that it is common for today’s children to do that. They feel not too stress while listening to music and doing homework. So gradually, I let this go as long as they do their homework and bring in good grades. Guess it is just different generation.

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floppy\" post_id=\"1949829\" time=\"1574788639\" user_id=\"97579:

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"1949802\" time=\"1574777388\" user_id=\"43981:

Mine initially piano/instruments later to songs..usually Chi songs. Dd doesn't like fast, 'noisy' type of songs..in another word 'older' people's songs :razz:

Piano / instrumental is sleeping music, not study music 😂
So sad. Now I know my type of focus music is ‘older’ people’s songs.

Dd could have been sleeping 😂
Songs, she started with Faye Wong, Fish Leong those types now should be a mixture as I see her on xiami..

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949844https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949844Tue, 26 Nov 2019 22:42:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Tue, 26 Nov 2019 17:17:19 GMT]]>

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"1949802\" time=\"1574777388\" user_id=\"43981:

Mine initially piano/instruments later to songs..usually Chi songs. Dd doesn't like fast, 'noisy' type of songs..in another word 'older' people's songs :razz:
Piano / instrumental is sleeping music, not study music 😂
So sad. Now I know my type of focus music is ‘older’ people’s songs.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949829https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949829Tue, 26 Nov 2019 17:17:19 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:09:48 GMT]]>Mine initially piano/instruments later to songs..usually Chi songs. Dd doesn't like fast, 'noisy' type of songs..in another word 'older' people's songs :razz:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949802https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949802Tue, 26 Nov 2019 14:09:48 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:52:32 GMT]]>

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floppy\" post_id=\"1949788\" time=\"1574774614\" user_id=\"97579:

[quote=peasants post_id=1949753 time=1574767957 user_id=75885]Spotify, YouTube, ear pods, phones, power banks, all are study and homework essentials.

So which genre is best?

Retro, 80s, 90s. Definately not Taylor Swift...lol. Pity the kids think the latter.[/quote]Taylor Swift?! :sick:

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floppy\" post_id=\"1949788\" time=\"1574774614\" user_id=\"97579:

peasants\" post_id=\"1949753\" time=\"1574767957\" user_id=\"75885:

Spotify, YouTube, ear pods, phones, power banks, all are study and homework essentials.

So which genre is best?

Retro, 80s, 90s. Definately not Taylor Swift...lol. Pity the kids think the latter.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949795https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949795Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:49:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:23:34 GMT]]>

peasants\" post_id=\"1949753\" time=\"1574767957\" user_id=\"75885:

Spotify, YouTube, ear pods, phones, power banks, all are study and homework essentials.
So which genre is best?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949788https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949788Tue, 26 Nov 2019 13:23:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:38:24 GMT]]>Same at our end too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949754https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949754Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:38:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:32:37 GMT]]>Spotify, YouTube, ear pods, phones, power banks, all are study and homework essentials.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949753https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1949753Tue, 26 Nov 2019 11:32:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Wed, 20 Nov 2019 02:03:50 GMT]]>My husband and I are friends since P6 and we are used to study while watching our favorite shows. I don’t know why, but our scores are above the passing rate even others says that our studying habits might seem unusual.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947290https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947290Wed, 20 Nov 2019 02:03:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:51:12 GMT]]>it really depends on individual preferences- but once the period of experimentation is over and your child has found good music for productive study it will be okay!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947214https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1947214Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:51:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Thu, 19 Apr 2018 23:52:16 GMT]]>I do not allow this when my children studies/do their hw. Without music, they complete their work in 1h. With it, they take more than 3h.

But doing artwork/projects, housework or cooking is fine. They also do their regular runs with ipods too : )

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1843853https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1843853Thu, 19 Apr 2018 23:52:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Wed, 06 Dec 2017 11:24:40 GMT]]>https://lejour.edu.sg/why/


There are two modes of thinking - focused and diffused. If the homework is practise related (simply copying and pasting, or maths problems with which they are very familiar with by now - just practising speed), listening to music is fine. However, if they are required to go through a certain thought process (diffused mode of thinking), the music can be very disruptive.

It would be better for the child to learn to focus on his/her work without any aids (music, treats etc). Homework should be done, as much as possible under examination like conditions. If you only got 1 hour for this section, get it done in that hour. You can do whatever you want after but not during homework time.

This trains their grit and the delay in gratification has been proven to be useful for children's development.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1821958https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1821958Wed, 06 Dec 2017 11:24:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Mon, 20 Nov 2017 08:43:16 GMT]]>I do that too. So does my son. I have ADHD. He has ADD. I listen to soft music. He, the new generation quick tempo loud ones. Both of us get our work done better. The music tunes out other thoughts that may distract. Strangely the music helps us focus but not distract us.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1817070https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1817070Mon, 20 Nov 2017 08:43:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:21:29 GMT]]>I think there really are some kids who are more comfortable studying with music. I guess it helps them relax and activate the brain, so to speak. I try not to call out this habit especially if it works to his advantage.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1816224https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1816224Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:21:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Mon, 30 Oct 2017 04:07:42 GMT]]>

floppy:
Besides music as white noise, I find music a very useful mnemonic technique to deploy in memorizing difficult subjects / topics.


Think of the first thing we memorize as a child... the 26 alphabets and their sequence. Can you sing the ABC song? 😉

Besides the ABC song, you can combine music with your “memory palace.” For e.g., you can associate a song or a medley to a historical event, or a sequence of events, or a concept, or a chapter in the textbook etc. It's similar to how sound tracks work themself into your sub-consciousness, e.g. everyone knows the Star Wars tune, a two-note rhythm that represents a shark, the Titanic song, etc. I bet K drama fans can remember the sequence of the show once they hear a song from the show (probably better than they can remember the history of Singapore).

Nearly everything can be condensed into a playlist.
I think listening to music is good for them,helps them to concentrate and that's why I allow DDs to listen to music only when they are doing my assignments.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1812224https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1812224Mon, 30 Oct 2017 04:07:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Listening to music while doing homework? on Mon, 30 Oct 2017 04:04:21 GMT]]>Besides music as white noise, I find music a very useful mnemonic technique to deploy in memorizing difficult subjects / topics.


Think of the first thing we memorize as a child... the 26 alphabets and their sequence. Can you sing the ABC song? 😉

Besides the ABC song, you can combine music with your “memory palace.” For e.g., you can associate a song or a medley to a historical event, or a sequence of events, or a concept, or a chapter in the textbook etc. It's similar to how sound tracks work themself into your sub-consciousness, e.g. everyone knows the Star Wars tune, a two-note rhythm that represents a shark, the Titanic song, etc. I bet K drama fans can remember the sequence of the show once they hear a song from the show (probably better than they can remember the history of Singapore).

Nearly everything can be condensed into a playlist.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1812220https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1812220Mon, 30 Oct 2017 04:04:21 GMT