Did you know that 87 percent of Americans listen to music every day? When I went to my new school I noticed that so many students were listening to music with their earphones in class while doing work. I did a bit of research on the internet and I found out that when people listen to music they can concentrate a lot better on whatever they are doing. This must be something that all the teachers want for their students. Also, music makes us feel good because our brain releases a chemical called dopamine.

This episode from ABC Behind The News looks at why music makes us feel good and why we like it so much.

I think music is like a drug. What do you think?

Why do you like listening to music?