Classical music is an age-old genre of music that is typically stereotyped by many people in today's society. This type of music is frequently associated with the elderly and the upper class, and classical music is usually thought of as boring and sleep provoking. Although, classical music is hardly the choice of music for today's society, it has much to offer to this society as a whole and as a group of individuals. Classical music is a means of relaxation and mind enhancement for the individual as well as entertainment for all.
             Classical music is used by many as a way to relax and escape everyday chaos. After a long, hard day at work, classical music is often played during the ride home to alleviate built up, work related stress. The soft instrumental sounds of classical music such as the piano, flute, and violin are pleasing to the ears, and they are able to carry away the tensions of the day. Aside from its ability to provide relaxation, classical music enables a person to escape from reality. Because classical music lacks harsh lyrics and images of violence, it allows a person to imagine his own "perfect" world. Not only does classical music provide relief from the stress and chaos of society, but it also allows for intellectual enhancement.
             It has been said that classical music enhances the mind of the listener. Some claim that listening to classical music improves test scores, IQ levels, and the healing process. Because classical music has been linked to higher SAT scores, many teenagers today choose to listen to this genre of music. Also, many pregnant women and new mothers decide to listen to classical music because they believe, and studies have shown, that classical music can help improve the IQ levels of young children and infants.
             Studies have also been conducted that show a correlation between classical music and medical patients' healing time. Some medica
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