Humans have been banging out rhythms and singing melodies for as long as we’ve been around, from Paleolithic flutists to contemporary K-pop performers. So if you want to make music, the good news is ...

In a study by two researchers at University College London, 10- and 11-year-olds were asked to write an “exciting” story. Some wrote while listening to exciting music—"I Spy, The Looking Glass" (a ...