Explore the profound effects of music on learning and behavior. Dr. Ballam discusses the mechanics of why music from the Baroque period, specifically Handel’s Water Music, aids in comprehension and retention.

Dr. Ballam tells the story of Clive, a professional conductor, who lost the ability to retain information in short or long term memory through an illness which attacked the lining of his brain. Clive was able to regain his brain functions when conducting music from the Baroque and Renaissance period.

This expanded set also includes More Music and the Mind. Discover music's amazing positive power to enhance learning by increasing spatial reasoning, cognitive and math skills. Examine music's helpful effects in dealing with challenges such as attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, autism, seizures and Alzheimer's. Dr. Ballam enhances these extraordinary talks by singing several musical examples. This set is perfect for parents, educators, youth, or anyone who is interested in enhancing and magnifying the power of their mind.