The lady that encouraged me to try free motion quilting years ago before I got my machine and frame always told me to listen to music that was in 4-4 time because it would help my stitches be more even and smooth. She laughingly told me she always sang to herself Row, Row, Row Your Boat when she was meandering...lol....funny thing is that she can't sing on key at all and she always thought it was funny too...haha. Now I usually have a movie on or listen to pandora.