Music learning

for every child.

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How playing an instrument benefits your brain

Dr Anita Collins | Neuromusical Educator

Dr. Anita Collins is an internationally recognised educator, researcher, writer, and consultant who bridges the gap between cutting-edge brain science and everyday teaching practice. Best known for her expertise in music learning and brain development, she uses this powerful lens to address broader educational challenges including student engagement, parent advocacy, and system wide innovation. Anita’s presentations inspire new possibilities, her consulting transforms how schools and organisations think and act, and her pragmatic strategies ensure change is both achievable and lasting.

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Work with Anita

Consulting

Anita provides evaluation, program reviews, document reviews, and data design services for schools, systems, and music organisations. She works closely with music teams, school leaders, and middle management to identify opportunities and design evidence-informed strategies. Her consulting turns uncertainty into clarity and equips organisations with practical plans that deliver lasting impact.

Presenting

Anita delivers keynotes, workshops, and professional learning sessions that inspire new thinking and practical action. She translates complex research into engaging stories and strategies, energising teachers, informing leaders, and motivating parents to see education in fresh ways. Her presentations spark ideas that audiences can carry forward with confidence.

Coaching

Anita offers both one-on-one professional coaching and small team strategic coaching for music program leaders. Her sessions provide a supportive space to work through complex challenges with someone who understands the education landscape. Coaching with Anita builds confidence, strengthens leadership skills, and helps individuals and teams make clear, effective decisions.

Advocacy

As Founder of Bigger Better Brains, Anita equips teachers, leaders, and parents with practical advocacy tools that shift conversations and secure support for music programs. Alongside creating research-based resources and clear messaging for schools, she also leads national advocacy efforts to influence policy and enact system change. Her approach is always grounded in practical strategies that deliver real results.

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The Music Advantage is so inspiring, emotional & engaging that I couldn't put it down!

DR BRUCE PEARSON

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In their words…

  • Emily Fairweather

    “Anita was a great presenter, passionate and is a strong advocate for music.”

  • Huw Jones

    "It is a fantastic book I'd highly recommend. Incredible scientific research on the social benefits of music (the ultimate universal communication)."

  • Ramona Ponting

    “Anita presented the research in such an inclusive way, that I am blown away by everything I have heard over the two days.”

  • Tim Lautzenheiser

    "The Music Advantage is a grand volume that avails us to yet another level of groundbreaking research highlighting the extraordinary benefits music offers to the positive growth and development of EVERY child.”

  • Ellen Block

    “Anita was incredibly engaging and all of the scientific research (which covers quite complex concepts) was explained in such a way we 'everyday' people can understand. Thank you for the incredibly inspiring experience.”

  • Rebecca Wu

    "Dr Anita Collin's amazing skill as an educator is obvious; she explains each scientific theory in simple terms and in a relatable way, so readers finds themselves having several 'aha' moments.”

  • Emily Maguire

    “Anita's presentation style is real, understandable and relatable. Anita broke the research down in a way that made it really clear.”

  • Jeremy Bellows

    “Anita created a space where I felt truly heard. She understood the landscape, helped me work through tricky issues, and showed me possibilities I couldn’t see on my own.”

  • Victoria Ludlam

    “Our team felt completely lost, but Anita’s strategic coaching got us back on track. Now we’re clear, focused, and kicking goals we never thought possible.”