Fireworks in the Singing Brain
20 July 2019 4:00PM Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Joseph Post Auditorium, Macquarie Street, NSW, Australia.Your brain likes it when you sing. It gets excited and causes you to be able to do things like study better, feel less pain, and focus like a laser.
Dr Collins makes science simple as she takes you through the inner workings of your own brain and the magic that happens when you sing.
About Dr Collins
Dr Anita Collins is an award-winning educator, researcher and writer in the field of brain development and music learning. Anita is best known for her role as on-screen expert and campaign lead for the Don't Stop the Music documentary that aired on the ABC in late 2018. 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 currently expert education advisor for professional orchestras, public, independent and catholic school authorities, Australian and international media production companies, research expert for university, advocacy and non-for-profit organisations, founder of the Bigger Better Brains education program and a founding director of the Rewire Foundation.