In a certain way, you get some new tools to work with, but I don't know if it ultimately makes the creative process any easier.
Architecture theory is very interesting.
Analysis is like a lobotomy. Who wants to have all their edges shaved off?
I couldn't talk to people face to face, so I got on stage and started screaming and squealing and twitching.
Science's job is to map our ignorance.
I try to devote my afternoons to making music in my home studio, but it's a lot more fun hanging out with musicians and friends, and trying subtly to influence a band than making your own stuff.