The Brainy Moms
The Brainy Moms
Dr. Amy Moore
Transforming Reluctant Writers | Andrew Pudewa
46 minutes Posted Jan 19, 2026 at 7:00 pm.
Welcome And Guest Introduction
Suzuki Training And Brain Development Roots
Music Repetition As A Model For Writing
Memory, Imagination, And Prior Knowledge
Screens, Attention, And Language Quality
AI’s Promise, Perils, And Real Skills
Handwriting, Brain Activation, And Craft
Transforming Reluctant Writers With Process
Parents As Coaches And Curriculum Guides
Resources, Links, And Closing
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What if better writing doesn’t start with a prompt, but with what’s already living in a child’s mind? On this episode of The Brainy Moms Podcast, Dr. Amy and Sandy sit down with Andrew Pudewa, founder of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, to trace a surprising line from Suzuki violin training to strong language skills. Andrew shares how deep listening, memorized repertoire, and deliberate repetition lay the groundwork for fluent expression—whether you’re bowing a cello or crafting a par...