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A renowned neuroscientist with no musical talent investigates what it takes to make music. On the eve of his 40th birthday, scientist Gary Marcus decided to fulfil a lifelong dream and learn to play the guitar. In a quest that takes him from Suzuki classes to guitar gods, he discovers the best ways to train your brain and your body.
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Gary Marcus studies evolution, language, and cognitive development at New York University, where he is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Center for Child Language. He is the author of three previous books about the brain.
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"Both an entertaining account of the frustrations of a wannabe guitar hero and an intriguing enquiry into the science of learning... compelling." * New Scientist * "Guitar Zero" is a refreshing alternation between the nitty-gritty details of learning rock-guitar licks and Mr. Marcus's survey of the relevant scientific literature on learning and the brain..." ""Guitar Zero" makes some delightful counterintuitive fine points..." "For those who look forward, in "retirement," to honouring the lifelong yearnings they have neglected, "Guitar Zero" is good news." - Norman Doidge * The Wall Street Journal *
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