Understanding Savant Abilities and Music

The transcript discusses Matt Savage, a 14-year-old jazz prodigy with Savant Syndrome, who overcame early challenges with music through audio therapy. It explores the concept of Savant Syndrome, highlighting individuals with extraordinary abilities, and presents theories on how these abilities manifest. Matt's future aspirations in jazz are also discussed.

What instrument does Matt Savage play?

• Drums

• Piano

• Violin

• Guitar

What genre of music does Matt Savage compose?

• Rock

• Jazz

• Pop

• Classical

What was one of Matt's early sensory challenges?

• He couldn't eat certain foods

• He couldn't bear the sound of music

• He couldn't touch soft objects

• He couldn't see bright lights

How did Matt's parents help him overcome his sensory issues?

• With visual therapy

• With audio therapy

• With physical therapy

• With speech therapy

What award did Matt Savage win for his composition 'Serenity'?

• Grammy Award

• ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award

• MTV Music Award

• Billboard Music Award

How many CDs has Matt Savage recorded?

• Five

• Four

• Six

• Three

What is Savant Syndrome?

• A condition where a person has a developmental disability and an extraordinary skill

• A type of musical talent

• A form of physical disability

• A type of memory loss

Which artist is known for having a near picture-perfect memory?

• Matt Savage

• Orlando Cell

• Steven Wilshire

• George Widner

What event led to Orlando Cell's phenomenal recall ability?

• A fall from a height

• A lightning strike

• A baseball injury

• A car accident

What do some researchers believe about the origins of savant abilities?

• They are a result of overcompensation for a weakness

• They are purely genetic

• They are caused by diet

• They are a result of environmental factors