Adjunct assistant professor, University of Canberra
Dr Anita Collins is an award-winning educator, researcher and writer in the field of brain development and music learning. She is internationally recognized for her unique work in translating the scientific research of neuroscientists and psychologists to the everyday parent, teacher and student. Anita is best know for her work with TED Ed, TEDx and the ABC Don’t Stop the Music documentary and campaign. Anita has been a specialist researcher for the OECD Education Framework 2030 as well as the South Australian Music Education Strategy. Anita is currently expert education advisor for the Canberra Symphony Orchestra, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Australian Independent School Association, BrandAnyonmous Productions in the UK, Artemis Productions in Australia, Music Education Research Counsellor for Music Australia, a Founding Director of the Rewire Foundation and Associate Fellow of Music, Mind and Wellbeing at the University of Melbourne.
Learning music early can make your child a better reader
Nov 08, 2018 16:43 pm UTC| Insights & Views Entertainment
Neuroscience has found a clear relationship between music and language acquisition. Put simply, learning music in the early years of schooling can help children learn to read. Music, language and the brain Music...
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