1) THE PRODIGY IS NOT SHPAED BY NATURE OR NURTURE AS MUCH AS HE IS
SHAPED BY A COMBINATION OF THE TWO. 2) Mozart was a prodigy in most senses of the word, except he was able to create rather than just simply replicate, as most prodigies operate.
Most formal definitions of a prodigy refer to an individuals indisputable mastery of
a particular task/function at an unusually young age. Mozart provides an addendum to this definition as his creative and original musical approaches added to his prodigious success. And, while Mozarts rigorous training certainly developed many of his creative facilities, the genetic component of his genius was equally as evident in his brilliance.