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Probably of most interest to adults and students who are looking to focus, these sites offer research and discussion on how music can affect mental performance.

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"Music Has Power" - an award presented by the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function

Articles dealing with Music and Brain Connections, Intelligence, Music Therapy and Neurological Disorders

"Music Makes You Smarter"

Survey: 51% Britons listen to music when studying

University of London research on music and memory

Independent research on the effects of background music on behavior and academic performance of children with emotional problems

Research concerning music & memory

List of references to research study questioning whether music makes you smarter

Article concerning effect of music on studying

Independent research as to whether pop music helps pupils concentrate

Article, The Boston Globe: How Music Tunes Our Mental Strings

Web site article on relationship of music and brainpower

AP Report on research dealing with effects of music on the brain

Independent study suggesting music with exercise boosts brain power

Article, BBC NEWS Magazine "Whistle While You Work," More people are listening to music at work

Forum responses to “what kind of music do you listen to that helps you read, do school work, and just think...”.............

List of sites with reference to effects of music