(Myth and) The Music Instinct

Soundcheck | Mar 2, 2012

Cognitive psychologist Gary Marcus last joined us on the show to discuss his book “Guitar Zero: The New Musician and the Science of Learning." Today, he returns to Soundcheck to dive even deeper in the question of what makes us musical. Plus, we take more of your calls and questions.

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