Listening While You Work
Do you listen to music in your workplace? Musicians are lucky, of course, because music is essential to the work!
The Trio Recording
Many people find that listening to music while they work, especially if they are well-acquainted with the tasks of their job, can boost concentration and decision-making. Experts attribute this to the idea that feeling stressed causes people to close off, making hasty decisions because they are easier, while feeling happy and relaxed causes people to be comfortable considering a wider range of options, explains a New York Times article. Music encourages the release of dopamine in the reward center of the brain, contributing to that happy, relaxed feeling.
Some studies have shown that music with lyrics can be distracting enough to negate the positive effects of music on concentration, but music without lyrics works fine. Some workplaces have experimented with broadcasting music throughout the working environment, perhaps to get everyone on the same groove. Of course, if you’ve worked in retail or a restaurant, you’ve probably already experienced the joys and pitfalls of having shared background music on the job. A few decades ago, wearing headphones at work would have been highly unprofessional, and indeed, older workers are still less likely to listen to music at work. Today, many managers think that allowing headphones is a great way to promote productivity without disturbing coworkers.
So, what do you think, does music help you work? Do you ever put the Yoko Miwa Trio on headphones to help you sail through the day – or do you prefer to listen only when you can give the music your full attention?
5 Responses
Hi Guys,
I always listen to music while I work, especially in the morning, as it helps get me going and keeps me focused. I found that listening to the Yoko Miwa trio whether in the afternoon or morning, while I am writing really makes me happy which releases my stress. Although, when I want to just sit back and enjoy the passion and emotion of Yoko’s trio, I like to just put the CD player on in my bedroom, lie back, close my eyes, and focus in on the music.
Hi John,
Thanks for the comments. I’m so happy to hear that! Hope to see you soon.
-Y
My wife & I love the Yoko Miwa Trio. Together, we enjoy listening to the trio’s recordings while dining, at home, or simply relaxing in our living room. I, alone, prefer a quiet environment while practicing, arranging or creating new music. I find ambient music, in many external situations, to be a distraction; probably because I have a tendency to focus on the music, rather than that which I am attempting to focus. Keep the music flowing, Yoko & Company! 🙂
Dave you are a wise one! Much love to you and Catherine 🙂
-Y
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