Music Research to Empower your Teaching (Part 2) - Dr. Anita Collins

Part 2:

Dr. Anita Collins is a celebrated educator and author, renowned for her contributions to brain development and music education. Her book, "The Music Advantage," guides parents and teachers on the benefits of musical learning for children of all ages. She spearheads Bigger Better Brains, providing neuromusical education worldwide.

Anita’s television presence peaked with her role in the "Don’t Stop the Music" documentary and educational videos like her TED Ed lesson and TEDx Talk, promoting the significance of music education from birth. Her achievements earned her the Educators Award at the Australian Women in Music awards in 2018.

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Chapters

• 0:10 What's happening in musicians brains as they play
• 1:36 Serotonin, dopamine & cortisol hormones
• 2:25 Bigger brains
• 3:43 Why drummers and church organists make good CEOs
• 4:39 Babies brains – song and speech
• 6:46 IQ points and music learning
• 10:34 Impacts of music on 15 and 50 year olds
• 13:26 Should everyone learn an instrument?
• 15:15 Government policy and music education
• 17:46 State of music learning in Australia
• 20:54 Myths about music
• 22:09 Can music learning help students with ADHD & ASD?
• 26:07 Practical example of how music can calm you
• 29:55 Practical example how music power charges your memory
• 32:05 Anita’s Top Tip for music educators