FeaturedNeuroscience·July 29, 2026·7 min readHow Musical Improvisation Rewires Brain ActivityMusical improvisation suppresses self-critical prefrontal regions in adults and activates intrinsic reward structures in children, demonstrating that generative creativity is an innate brain mechanism.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 18, 2022·6 min readImprovisation and Creativity in Professional Jazz MusiciansProfessional jazz musicians play certain combinations of notes and "licks" with more constant timing and force than other notes. Findings suggest jazz musicians possess a collection of patterns that are directly grounded in their brains and bodies.Read More
