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.
Music Isn’t a Break from Learning—It’s the Launchpad
Music isn’t just an artform—it’s a brain booster. This post explores how music primes the brain for learning by enhancing focus, memory, and emotional connection. For music teachers, it’s a reminder that every lesson is more than musical—it’s neurological.
You Already Know How to Advocate
What if the skills you use to lead a classroom were the exact same ones you need to advocate for your music program?
What if the key to music practice isn’t discipline, but autonomy?
Practice works best when it feels like play.
This article explores what really motivates kids to practise music—highlighting the power of choice, enjoyment, and small wins over pressure or routine. A must-read for music educators rethinking how we support practice.
The Biggest Mistakes We Make With Parents
What if perfect pitch isn’t a rare gift you’re born with, but a skill your brain can grow—shaped not by fate, but by how you listen, learn, and tune in over time?
Understanding the Brain, in Every Language
BBB resources are now available in multiple languages—because every brain deserves the chance to learn music.
Do we teach melody as deeply as we teach meaning?
Melody isn’t just about pitch—it’s how we communicate emotion, intention, and meaning in music and speech alike.
Is “perfect pitch” really just about practise?
What if perfect pitch isn’t a rare gift you’re born with, but a skill your brain can grow—shaped not by fate, but by how you listen, learn, and tune in over time?
BBB Easter Campaign
Free Easter campaign download with posters and social tiles to help students understand the value of music learning.
The No-Extra-Work Secret to Music Advocacy
What if you could advocate for music education without adding more work to your already packed schedule?
How Music Learning Keeps Your Brain Sharp for Life
Engaging in musical activities offers profound benefits for our brains, enhancing various cognitive functions and emotional well-being.
Inspiring the Next Generation: Celebrating Ruby Mensforth, BBB Music Teacher Award Runner-Up 2025
While there can only be one winner of the BBB Music Teacher Award, we also recognize the outstanding efforts of our 2025 Runner-Up, Ruby Mensforth—a teacher whose dedication to fostering a love of music has left a lasting impact on her students.
