Introduction
My first ever guest, and music education advocacy superstar, Dr Anita Collins, returns in the 50th episode of my podcast. Anita describes herself as an educator, researcher and writer in the field of brain development and music learning – but she is so much more than that. We discuss her work in advocating for music education, and focus in on practical ways to win hearts and minds for music.
You can listen now below, or on Spotify (search for the name) and iTunes or your favourite podcast app.
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What’s in this episode?
We talk about:
- What led Anita to research brain development and music learning – including a childhood experience
- How she came to combine neuromusical research and writing, with ‘educating to advocate’
- Her work with organisations across the world, as a trainer, coach and consultant, working strategically to influence change
- Her Bigger Better Brains community and platform, helping music teachers to raise awareness of the importance of their subject for their school and pupils
- Stories and anecdotes from her work
- Practical ways we can all sharpen our advocacy skills to win hearts and minds for music
Links for this episode
Transcript [50] Dr Anita Collins
My previous podcast interview with Dr Anita Collins
Don’t Stop the Music Australia
Albert’s The Tony Foundation, and their Music education – right from the start advocacy initiative
South Australia Music Education Strategy
We Make Music Now! Research report and work with Scottish Government
More information, help and resources
Listen in each month to get ideas, inspiration and practical advice from people involved in music education, community music, music therapy and more. Learn how you might break down barriers to music, through communications, advocacy and inclusive practice.
The music for the podcast was created by Otis Hynds, a young person working with Noise Solution.
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