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Guitar Zero: The New Musician And The Science Of Learning (2012)

by Gary Marcus(Favorite Author)

3.54 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1594203172 (ISBN13: 9781594203176)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Penguin Press HC, The

review 1: A fun, breezy summary of cognitive science research related to music. I'd recommend it for anyone over 20 who plays an instrument, is trying, or would like to try. The most useful ideas for me underscored other research currently in vogue about the importance of persistence, grit, and deliberate practice in getting better at anything. Three stars here means it was good and I liked it--nothing to ding, but nothing earth-shattering either.
review 2: Gary Marcus is a successful scientist and author. He decided in his thirties that he wanted to learn the guitar, after a few less-than successful attempts in previous years. He took a new perspective this time around and dedicated himself to this new project. He began practicing regularly while at the same time studyi... moreng the scientific literature of adults learning music later in life. He also interviewed experts in the field along with many musicians who shared with Marcus what music means to them. Some of the studies about the impact of music on the brain were very interesting to learn about. Hearing the first hand narratives of musicians talking about their craft was also intriguing. However, I grew a little weary of the author's narrative about halfway through the book, and sort of wishing things would wrap up. This is definitely not a quick read. less

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