Guitar Zero by Gary Marcus

Guitar Zero by Gary Marcus

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A renowned neuroscientist with no musical talent investigates what it takes to make music

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Guitar Zero by Gary Marcus

On the eve of his fortieth birthday, scientist Gary Marcus decided to fulfil a lifelong dream and learn to play the guitar, investigating how humans 'make' music and how anyone of any age might master a new skill. In a quest that takes him from Suzuki classes to guitar gods, Marcus discovers the best ways to train your brain and your body. He also brings insight into the question, What counts as a life well lived? A groundbreaking look at the origins and allure of music, Marcus's journey is also an empowering tale of the mind's plasticity and its ability to grow throughout life.
Gary Marcus is Professor of Psychology and Director of the New York University Center for Language And Music (CLAM), where he studies evolution, language, and cognitive development. He has written three books about the origins and development of the mind and brain, including The Algebraic Mind, The Birth of the Mind, and Kluge, and is also the editor of The Norton Psychology Reader. His scientific articles have been published in leading journals, such as Science and Nature, and his essays have appeared in Wired, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, and many others. He lives in New York City.
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ISBN 13 9781851689323
ISBN 10 185168932X
Title Guitar Zero
Author Gary Marcus
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Oneworld Publications
Year published 2012-05-24
Number of pages 288
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