" It seems that your attentional octopus can be more easily distracted by loud music, and by music with words in it. The words fill one of your octopus’s arms, making it less efficient. But quieter music with no words can sometimes be helpful, depending on what you are studying. "

― Barbara Oakley , Learning How to Learn: How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying; A Guide for Kids and Teens