Research Updates
Here at Bigger Better Brains we believe that through educating yourself, you can then educate and affect positive change in your community.
With all of the research in the field of neuromusical science, our BBB Research section serves as a content hub for you. We regularly share findings and break down the latest research to educate and inspire discussion. We hope you enjoy this page on our website and share BBB news with your colleagues, parents and students.
The Future of Work: Why Music Learning Prepares Students for Tomorrow’s Jobs
The World Economic Forum's Future of Jobs Report 2025 highlights the critical skills that will define the workforce of tomorrow.
Tuning up our Brain for the Test
As a music teacher, how often have we heard the phrase, “I have to skip rehearsal, I have a test”? In my school, as in many schools, we have our only rehearsal time in the morning prior to school starting, and I hear this comment regularly through the school year.
Transformative Vulnerability
I have been privileged to walk the road with many schools as they transform their school through music learning.
Music learning is the cheapest diagnostic tool you can find!
Music learning is the most effective way, both in terms of time and impact, to prime the brain for language learning.
How do you tell the story of your work?
As humans, we are built on stories. The stories we were told, or told ourselves, when we were young, carry through to our adulthood. We share wisdom through stories, and we teach through stories. How do we as music teachers tell the story of our work?
Fireworks 007 - Why do people break up with music learning?
Packed with BBB updates and our year in review, a new opinion piece written by Dr Anita Collins, a new community success story, and so much more. Fireworks will inspire and motivate you to advocate for music education.
Fireworks 006 - How do you tell the story of your work?
Packed with BBB updates and our year in review, a new opinion piece written by Dr Anita Collins, a new research reflection, and so much more. Fireworks will inspire and motivate you to advocate for music education.
Singing at work = better job performance
Imagine having a singing group at your work. Imagine starting the day with a song with your colleagues. What would your work culture feel like and how would you feel about going to work?
Fireworks 005 - BBB Educators continue to inspire
Issue 005 of Fireworks, the BBB magazine is now available to all BBB+ members. Packed with BBB success stories and updates, a new opinion piece written by Dr Anita Collins, and so much more. Fireworks will inspire and motivate you to advocate for music education.
Fireworks 004 - Advocacy in Action
Hello from BBB and welcome to our fourth Fireworks magazine! In this edition we are excited to share updates on our upcoming Live Courses, we check in with BBB community members who are making waves in the music education and advocation realms, and Anita ponders the concept of a musical lens.
Fireworks 003 - Fuel your passion
It's 2023 and this year is all about breaking the barriers between music and classroom teachers. We also want school leaders to truly understand the powerful impact music learning has on student development.
