Studies have shown that the music of Mozart has a powerful effect on the intellectual and creative development of children to:
- increase verbal, emotional, and spatial intelligence
- improve concentration
- inspire right-brain, creative thinking processes
- strengthen intuitive thinking skills
- induce relaxation and sleep and release stress
- improve body movement and coordination
- enhance mood and provide motivation
Don Campbell, musician, teacher and author of the best-selling books The Mozart Effect® and The Mozart Effect for Children, has selected some of the best of Mozart's music to stimulate and inspire young minds, improve intelligence, and help develop the IQ.
Based on scientific and psychological studies and up-to-date research in learning and creativity, the music on each of these recordings has been carefully selected according to tempo, key signatures, color and texture in order to provide a rich listening and learning experience for all children.
Each CD features world-class performances of some of Mozart's most powerful – and playful – compositions designed to enhance a particular effect – from tuning up the intellect to inspiring creativity, from improving body movement and coordination to providing motivation.
Music for Children Volume 1 – Tune Up Your Mind features excerpts from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Violin Concerto No. 2, Symphony No. 17, Violin Concerto No. 5, Variations on Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star and more.
“It's extremely enjoyable to listen to and if it happens to inspire kids intellectually and creatively, all the better. We now play this CD all the time because we really like listening to it.” – Indy's Child
“…these thoughtfully assembled recordings are a great way for kids and grown ups to share the exquisite compositions of this musical master…” – Sesame Street Parents
“These discs can be a charming way to open an important door – the perfect tools for both parents and growing children.” – Vancouver Province
“…a marvellous collection of remarkable music from one of the most gifted composers this world has ever known…do yourself and your kids a favor by sampling the thirty outstanding performances of this great music collected on The Mozart Effect Music for Children (series).” – Chicago Parent