How music influences people's behavior Music is the only thing that has existed practically forever. And in this forever we have created hundreds of musical genres including; Classical, Rock/Metal, Country, Pop, Jazz, Rap and the list goes on. For thousands of years we have made and listened to music, but why? I think it's because music is an emotional release for all of us. Music simply makes us happier, calmer and better. Let me tell you why I think so. An example is that we use music in hospitals, in therapy, in elevators, in waiting rooms, when we are waiting on the phone, etc. It's to make us feel less anxious, irritated, or embarrassed. Imagine sitting in an elevator without the elevator music playing at a low volume… it would be a little awkward. At least for me anyway. As for use in hospitals, it is used in waiting rooms and post-operative rooms to make the patient feel calmer and also less confused. Another example is that those of us who sing, dance or play an instrument or something are better at understanding emotions and also at expressing them. We express our emotions through...