Ambient

Ambient music is great for writing. When you listen to ambient music, you can let your mind be free and this can help your writing. I have been listening to ambient music for many years when I must write something. I can get lots of writing done! I think this is because the mind and ears can focus on something other than the task at hand, and this can allow the brain to do other things at the same time. For me, this is a method that really helps me write, and I think it can help other people too. I have played music in class many times, and I have seen how students react over time. They start out being slightly confused as to what to do, but then without knowing it they start to write more and more and really get in the mood to write. Before they realize they are already at several hundred words. I am thinking of doing some in class research regarding this point. I will take a survey in class as to how the students liked the music. Another idea I have is to check their words without music and then again with music to see the difference. I may also use this technique with tests to see if test scores improve while taking tests with ambient music. My hunch is that it does make a difference! Only in class research can tell for sure.