Guitar Zero

On the eve of his fortieth birthday, Gary Marcus, a renowned scientist with no discernible musical talent, set forth to learn to play the guitar and to investigate how anyone - of any age - can become musical. Guitar Zero traces his journey, what he learned, and how anyone else can learn, too. For all those who have ever set out to play a musical instrument - or wish that they could - Guitar 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 one's dreams.