Enhance Life with Music Podcast with Mindy Peterson

In her third appearance on this podcast, Anita explores the surprising neurological link between music learning and reading skills. Discover how rhythm, beat-synchronisation and musical training engage the same brain networks as speech and literacy, helping some students say reading “clicked” after music lessons.

Dr Collins also introduces her new tool, BeatRead Insights, a testing program to help teachers identify readers at risk and intervene early. Whether you’re working with children or adults, this episode reveals how learning music supports language and literacy development—unlocking reading potential, enhancing motivation, and inspiring brain growth.