A day in the life of your music collection

Some will wake up as soon as the song starts, but nobody will be sleeping after the first "Wooo-hoooo!" at 0:16.

About seven seconds in, Angus Young's guitar kicks in, shaking you back to life.

This one is perfect to get you out of bed on those dark, grey winter mornings.

After the Big Ben opening, you'll want to stop sleeping and start dancing.

A friendly little guitar riff builds into a nice morning energy boost.

A soft start to lull you from your dreams, but you'll be awake enough to sing along when the chorus hits.

While listening to music on the way to school, you can still learn some important facts!

This is a handy way to prepare for your introductory astronomy class.

Having trouble with grammar and punctuation? Let this little love ditty help you out.

This summer hit will help you remember all the rules of writing.

You get a crash course in 20th century history here. Do you know all the references? Start Googling.

Eddy Grant explains what South Africa's apartheid was like in this tropical ode to Johannesburg.

Everybody knows who Van Gogh is now, but there was a time when he was a struggling, unknown artist.

After sitting in class all day, it's time to shake things up and get your body moving again. Some days you really need intense tunes pumping to keep you going.

The Swedish DJ knows how to get clubbers moving; his tricks work on your running, too.

Up beat and fast, this one's got a rhythm that'll match your heart rate after a workout.

When energy is what you need, Flo Rida brings it.

If you feel like stopping to rest, listen to the girls: move!

It's hard to sit still when this Dutchman drops his beat.

With a touch of Daft Punk, Kanye will keep you pushing long after you feel like quitting.

The key here is to avoid anything with distracting lyrics. Pick an instrumental piece or something foreign. And be sure to keep the volume low.

This king of jazz created some very memorable styles of music. Start with Kind of Blue for a taste.

The Irish singer instantly sets a peaceful background that works in any context.

This duo uses all kinds of world music in their songs, which are often used in movie soundtracks.

Rumour has it that Beethoven is great for any kind of scientific or maths studying.

Mozart's compositions are said to be helpful for creative thinking.

A Grammy-winning artist, this Japanese musician is a modern pioneer.

Homework's done, but you might feel a bit stressed about doing it all again tomorrow. That's normal! Here are a few songs that can help during dark times.

Sometimes it's hard to look past tomorrow, but remember: there's a lot more excitement to come, day after day.

When you feel down, remember you're not alone - and there are things you can do that help.

Everyone feels self-conscious; just remember that personality is what defines who you are!

Don't change the things you love just to fit in.

Fed up with having responsibilities and no freedom? So was Bon Jovi. The chorus was made to be screamed.

The song is from 1970, but that doesn't make its message old-fashioned. Stay strong.

Any songs that make you feel good are fine, just keep the volume low enough that it's not distracting but loud enough that you're not straining to hear. These are some of our favourite lullabies.

Electronica isn't always dance, sometimes it's a dreamy offering like this one.

The song is part of a longer medley that ends with a beautiful message of love.

This mash-up from the Shutter Island soundtrack will have you dreaming while awake.

A song written by Eden Ahbez, the original hippy. Recognise it from Moulin Rouge?

Hopefully you'll be in bed earlier than this.

He's never been known for his singing, but his poetry will have you dreaming in no time.