Music Research to Empower your Teaching - Dr. Anita Collins - Part 1

Part 1:

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

• 0:00 Intro
• 1:10 Anita’s background & sore thumb
• 8:41 Moving into education
• 11:16 Anita’s work & projects
• 14:23 About Anita's viral TedX Talk
• 14:40 6 reasons children should engage in music learning
• 15:18 What is music education and music learning
• 17:11 How to enhance cognitive development through music learning
• 19:25 Who should teach a student
• 19:52 Why students should perform
• 20:53 Does the research stack up?
• 24:12 Does playing music make you smarter?
• 25:11 Do certain instruments suit certain people?
• 26:46 Music and you brain’s executive function