As students, staying focused can feel nearly impossible sometimes. Especially with phones, friends, and everything else competing for our attention. Recently, I decided to look into something a lot of people have been talking about: study frequencies. These are specific sounds or audio tracks that are supposed to help improve concentration and productivity.
To see if they actually work, I interviewed two students who have tried using study frequencies while working on their assignments.
Mia Goins (sophomore) shared that she listened to a study frequency for about an hour and a half during her first block class. Instead of using it before starting her work, she kept it playing while she was actively completing her assignments. She described her experience positively, stating, “I stayed on task more throughout the class period.” When asked if she would recommend study frequencies, Goins said she would, and added that she would definitely use them again. Based on her experience, listening during work seemed to help her maintain focus for a longer period of time.
The second student, LeAnne Hines (junior), had an even more intense experience with study frequencies. She reported listening for three consecutive hours while working. Like Goins, she chose to play the frequency during her work rather than before starting. Hines said the results were noticeable, explaining that she “was able to get more done than usual” while listening. She also described study frequencies as “very beneficial” and said she would “absolutely” recommend them to others who struggle with focusing. Her experience suggests that extended use of these sounds may help increase productivity over long periods of time.
Both students had similar approaches and outcomes.They listened to study frequencies while actively working, not just as preparation beforehand, and both reported improved focus and productivity. They also agreed that they would recommend this method to other students and plan to continue using it themselves.
While this is only based on two students, their responses suggest that study frequencies could be a helpful tool for improving concentration. It may not work for everyone, but it seems like a simple and accessible option worth trying. For students who often find themselves distracted or struggling to stay on task, using study frequencies could be an easy way to boost productivity without much effort.
Overall, this small experiment shows that sometimes even small changes, like adding background sound, can make a difference in how we work and focus in school.
