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Feb. 10, 2012
Notes From A Former 'Guitar Zero'
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| NYU psychology professor Gary Marcus took up the guitar at the relatively ancient age of 38, by starting with the video game 'Guitar Hero.' Marcus shares his experiences and insights about the science of learning, which he’s gathered in a new book Guitar Zero. |
Produced by Annette Heist, Senior Producer
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Gary Marcus
Author: "Guitar Zero: The New Musician and the Science of Learning" (The Penguin Press, 2012)
Professor of Psychology and Director, NYU Center for Language and Music
New York University
New York, New York
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