Finding music to listen to while I work is a challenge. As a musician and music lover myself, I have to search long and hard to find something pleasant to listen to without it being distracting.

Instrumental and classical music tends to work the best, as words can be distracting. But, occasionally I get lucky and find choral music that is hauntingly beautiful. Foreign languages seem to help me tune out what is being said, and I look for more of an immersive experience to help me focus and...