>>12041501If you are trying to get in the zone and study, it is helpful to have background music that does not distract from your focus, but instead helps set a good mood for relaxed mental work. Classical music can be great for this because it has been proven to be popular with people who do math, engineering, or science. This means that there are lots of classical compositions out there made by composers that were themselves mathematicians or scientists. There are a lot of composers out there who were not mathematicians or scientists, but many of them created symphonies and other works that echoed the scientific progress or philosophical questions of their day. Bach's music was inspired by his religious devotion to God, for example. There are also plenty of composers who were mathematicians or scientists, such as Beethoven and Mozart. These guys had a huge influence on the way that people thought about music, which goes to show how important it is to study math and science if you want your work to be remembered.
Classical music can be great for getting in the zone because it has been proven to trigger positive emotions. If you want to get your mind off of mundane tasks, feel good about yourself, and focus on a difficult but rewarding activity like studying or doing math, then classical music is probably better than pop music. You don't need to slavishly follow the habits of your peers. If you like classical music, study math, and get in the zone with it, then that's a great choice for you. Maybe there is even something about studying math or being a mathematician that makes you more receptive to classical music. I have heard that there is a lot of math in music, which explains why mathematicians and scientists like it. Math can be expressed through the ratios between notes or rhythms, for example
