Guitar Zero: The New Musician and the Science of Learning
Language: English
Published by Penguin Press, 2012
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- Title
- Guitar Zero: The New Musician and the Science of Learning
- Author
- Marcus, Gary
- Publisher
- Penguin Press
- Publication year
- 2012
- Condition
- good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1594203172
- ISBN 13
- 9781594203176
Using the tools of his day job as a cognitive psychologist, Gary Marcus becomes his own guinea pig as he takes up the guitar. In a powerful and incisive look at how both children and adults become musical, Guitar Zero traces Marcuss journey, what he learned, and how anyone else can learn, too. A groundbreaking peek into the origins of music in the human brain, this musical journey is also an empowering tale of the minds enduring plasticity.
Marcus investigates the most effective ways to train body and brain to learn to play an instrument, in a quest that takes him from Suzuki classes to guitar gods. From deliberate and efficient practicing techniques to finding the right music teacher, Marcus translates his own experienceas well as reflections from world-renowned musiciansinto practical advice for anyone hoping to become musical, or to learn a new skill.
Guitar Zero debunks the popular theory of an innate musical instinct while simultaneously challenging the idea that talent is only a myth. While standing the science of music on its head, Marcus brings new insight into humankinds most basic question: what counts as a life well lived? Does one have to become the next Jimi Hendrix to make a passionate pursuit worthwhile, or can the journey itself bring the brain lasting satisfaction?
For all those who have ever set out to play an instrumentor wish that they couldGuitar Zero is an inspiring and fascinating look at the pursuit of music, the mechanics of the mind, and the surprising rewards that come from following ones dreams.
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