Creativity in Music W A Y S M U S I C H E L P S P R O M O T E C R E A T I V I T Y 1. Improves cognition 2. Enhances memory 3. Promotes divergent thinking 4. Broadens mindset 5. Helps create a positive mood 6. Listening helps flexible thinking 7. Can lower anxiety 8. Helps focus attention 9. Can help generate more ideas 10. Helps with mind wandering 11. Promotes associative thinking