The Mozart Effect and Accelerated Learning

Hi there

There has been much debate on something called The Mozart Effect which refers to the ability of his Mozart's music to develop brain intelligence particularly with respect to memory and visual-spatial intelligence.

Proponents of this theory include Don Campbell who has written about this. Links have then been made to accelerated learning.

There are also CDs and DVDs out called Baby Mozart which build on this theory and therefore set out on brain stimulation and growth from an early age.

However others are sceptical of its claims and when they have reportedly repeated and measured results of the experiment, at best they saw temporary increase in certain brain functions yet no impact on memory.

Here is a contributor to the debate below. Bottom line is you decide on its benefits. I tend to recommend classical music for relaxation as it can induce alpha waves which is the optimum brain state for learning fast.

For me the Mozart Effect is about relaxation and that is what it does for me. It would certainly be interesting to watch a person's brain waves as they listen to Mozart and other classical music. If alpha waves are induced then its value is beyond debate in accelerated learning