MTASA Winter Professional Learning Event – Online

The Music Teachers' Association of South Australia is delighted to present a unique and intimate professional learning opportunity with Dr Anita Collins.

We warmly invite you to join this 60-minute webinar on Sunday 9 August 2026, where the esteemed Dr Collins will present and engage with participants online.

Webinar Topic: Why the Future Needs Music Learning: How Music Learning Develops the Human Capabilities That Matter Most in an Age of AI

Featuring: Dr Anita Collins

When: Sunday 9 August 2026, 3:00PM (Adelaide, Australia – ACST)

Cost: MTASA Members: $35 Non-members: $55

Registrations are now open!

Presenter Biography

Dr Anita Collins is a neuromusical educator and leading authority on how learning music strengthens cognitive development and drives measurable improvements in learning performance. She translates the latest neuroscience into practical insights, demonstrating how music learning enhances multiple areas of brain development, including literacy, self-regulation, academic achievement and long-term cognitive growth.

Anita is the author of The Music Advantage and the founder of Bigger Better Brains, a global initiative that helps educators, parents and system leaders understand the cognitive benefits of music learning. Her work focuses on research translation that supports systems change at every level, helping schools, education systems and countries design and sustain high-quality music learning programs that reliably improve student outcomes.

Her work is recognised across Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Ireland. Known for her clear and engaging communication across television, writing and speaking—including her TED-Ed lesson, TEDx talk and her role in ABC's Don't Stop the Music—Anita works internationally through consulting, coaching, presentations and collaborative partnerships to equip educators and organisations with evidence-based tools that strengthen learning and performance.

Website: https://www.anitacollinsmusic.com.au

We sincerely thank Credit Union SA for their generous support in producing this event.

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