The main body of this dissertation consists of a collection of research on various topics related to the effect of music on the developing child. I have covered the effect of music from the prenatal stages up until adulthood covering topics such as Special Needs, Music Therapy and the Mozart Effect along the way. I intend to discuss how different factors within music affect children and why this may occur. By discussing a broad overview of the topics I believe I can ascertain effectively whether or not they show evidence of any benefits to development.
In addition to this research I plan to undertake a study of my own using local schools in my area as an additional means of discussion. While I do not expect my findings to be entirely accurate, I aim to conduct the study as effectively as possible in an effort to back up my findings with other research….(short extract)