Dr Anita Collins is an award-winning educator, researcher and writer in the field of brain development and music learning. She is internationally recognised for her unique work in translating the scientific research of neuroscientists and psychologists to parents, teachers and students. In 2014 Anita wrote one of the most watched TED Education films ever made, 'How Playing an Instrument Benefits Your Brain', (currently this has been viewed over 35 million times worldwide) which led to an invitation to speak at TEDXCanberra later that year. Anita regularly presents her research on television, radio and through her scholarly and popular writings. She was the lead on-screen expert in the ABC TV series 'Don't Stop the Music' and is Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Canberra and Associate Fellow of Music, Mind and Wellbeing at the University of Melbourne.
'All kids benefit from music. The Music Advantage not only shows you how, it shows you why. This book is important for our future.' - Victor L. Wooten, author of The Music Lesson A must-read for every parent and teacher. -John Powell, author of How Music Works 'The Music Advantage is the book I always wanted to exist, and now it does! It reveals new insights, showing the power and magic that music has on the neurological wellbeing and development of children, and all of us.' - Stephon Alexander, Ph.D., author of The Jazz of Physics and Professor of Physics, Brown University 'Two decades of neuroscientific and psychological research into the effects of learning music on our brains are condensed into a highly readable, fascinating, and important book. Important because the overwhelming evidence is that music education will benefit every child-and thus it should be part of their overall education.' - Loudmouth magazine 'Shows the value of music education on brain development and includes practical tips for harnessing melody and rhythm to increase learning in all areas.' - Library Journal 'The Music Advantage is a must read for every teacher and parent!' - Dr Bruce Pearson, music educator, author and composer