Not long ago, I was stuck. Not in traffic or a line—but in a moment of mental fog. I couldn’t think through a decision. I couldn’t feel what I felt. Then a song popped into my head. Not one I had ...

Music is one of the most universal tools we have for expressing emotion, culture, and identity. People turn to it to learn, grow, and to feel. It’s no secret that music affects our mood. We listen to ...

Paralyzed punk rocker uses brain implants to create music by thinking about toe movements, turning neural signals into guitar riffs for his band Siggy.

If there is a song in your soul, sing it out loud — whether in your car on your morning commute or at karaoke with friends. It’s okay if you are not the next Beyoncé. Making music — even if we aren’t ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Music changes how we feel. Not just emotionally, but biologically. You don’t have to be at a concert to notice it.

Making music is a mental workout. The brain must simultaneously co-ordinate sound and vision, as well as fine motor control, focus and imagination. Over time this stretches the brain like a muscle.