Develop your ear for active listening.

Practice by picking a particular thing to pay attention to (say, rhythms and meter) and listening attentively. Note what you hear that changes. Compare to another song or piece of music you like for differences and similarities. Also try listening to the same piece of music directing your attention at differing elements of it each time.

Your listening skills will expand with practice, and you will begin to notice details that were always there but perhaps outside your periphery (so to speak). This will deepen your enjoyment and appreciation of all music, and I can pretty much guarantee that that will lead to more happiness.

j.