Themed Power Playlists
Music holds memory. It deepens our connection to academics, making learning more emotional and immersive. That’s why integrating music into education isn’t just beneficial—it’s essential. When we weave symphonic sounds into lessons, students don’t just absorb information; they internalize it. They see real-world connections, feel the lessons resonate, and most importantly, they remember. To help you get started, I’ve curated themed power playlists designed to set the perfect tone for learning.​
Curating the perfect playlist to enhance learning across all school subjects takes time—but I’ve done the groundwork to help you get started. Whether it’s literature, math, science, history, or the arts, music can deepen understanding and make learning more immersive. I’ll continue expanding this list, bit by bit, to create valuable tools for educators, parents, and students. Below, you’ll find the subjects I’ve covered so far. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out with your recommendations, and I’ll do my best to craft a playlist for that subject or theme.
English/Literature Power Playlists
1. To Kill a Mockingbird
2. Romeo and Juliet
3. The Great Gatsby
4. Lord of the Flies
5. Animal Farm
6. Macbeth
7. Of Mice and Men
8. The Catcher in the Rye
9. Hamlet
10. The Scarlet Letter
11. 1984
12. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
13. The Diary of a Young Girl
14. The Odyssey
15. Pride and Prejudice
16. Fahrenheit 451
17. Jane Eyre
18. The Giver
19. The Crucible
20. Night (The Night Trilogy #1)
21. Brave New World
22. The Outsiders
23. Julius Caesar
24. Frankenstein: The 1818 Text
25. The Grapes of Wrath
26. A Midsummer Night's Dream
27. The Hobbit (The Lord of the Rings)
28. Wuthering Heights
29. Great Expectations
30. A Tale of Two Cities
31. Beowulf
32. Flowers for Algernon
33. Othello
34. The Canterbury Tales
35. The Old Man and the Sea
36. The Little Prince
37. Death of a Salesman
38. A Separate Peace
39. Crime and Punishment
40. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
41. Slaughterhouse-Five
42. The Taming of the Shrew
43. The Red Badge of Courage
44. The Importance of Being Earnest
45. The Pearl
46. Moby Dick or, The Whale
47. Oedipus Rex (The Theban Plays, #1)
48. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
49. Mythology
50. Their Eyes Were Watching God
51. Things Fall Apart
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About Shaun Barrowes
Award-Winning, Bestselling YA Fantasy Author
Emmy-Nominated Composer for his song, "Army of Kings"
Top 30 Contestant on
American Idol, Season 7
Performer with Bands/Artists including: Janelle Monae
Imagine Dragons
Lindsey Stirling
Songwriter for Jackie Chan and his Green Heroes tour
Songwriter, Music Producer, and Video Co-Producer for "Being Awesome", with almost 430 Million Views on YouTube
Singer and Songwriter for the theme song "Light of the Day/Dark of the Night" for Shadow Complex by Epic Games, the makers of Fortnite.
Winner of $30,000 Songwriting contest, Slice the Pie
