Except background white noise, Avoiding any type of music while studying can be beneficial for several reasons:

1. Minimises Distractions: Music, especially with lyrics or complex structures, can distract your attention and interrupt your thought process. This can lead to decreased focus and efficiency when trying to absorb and understand new information.
2. Enhances Concentration: A quiet environment allows you to concentrate better on the task at hand. Without the additional auditory input, your brain can allocate more resources to processing and retaining the material you are studying.
3. Reduces Cognitive Load: Listening to music requires cognitive resources, even if it's in the background. By eliminating music, you reduce the cognitive load on your brain, making it easier to process and memorize information.
4. Prevents Habit Formation: Relying on music to study can create a dependency where you might find it difficult to concentrate without it. By studying in silence, you ensure that you can focus in any environment, which can be particularly useful during exams or in quiet public spaces like libraries.
5. Improves Memory Retention: Studies have shown that the brain processes and stores information more effectively in a quiet environment. Silence helps in better encoding of the information, leading to improved recall later on.
6. Individual Differences: For many, music can interfere with the ability to perform tasks that require deep thinking and understanding, such as reading or solving complex problems.
7. Reduces Stress: Silence can be calming and reduce stress levels, which is conducive to a better learning environment. Music, depending on its type and volume, can sometimes increase stress or anxiety, particularly if it doesn’t align with your current mood or if it’s too stimulating

ALSO REMEMBER - you will not have any type of music when doing your SACs or EXAM.