Ep 14. Quick Guitar Learning
- April 10, 2021
In this episode of The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation, viewers are taken on a journey of musical discovery as host Mo Rocca explores new ways of learning the guitar. The focus of the episode is on a revolutionary new method of guitar instruction that allows beginners to learn all the chords and techniques they need in just a few weeks.
Mo visits with a guitar teacher who has been using this method with great success, and sees first-hand how quickly even the most inexperienced students can progress. The teacher explains the basic principles behind this approach to guitar instruction, which involves breaking down the learning process into easily digestible chunks.
Mo also gets to meet some of the students who have successfully completed the program and are now playing guitar with confidence. They demonstrate the skills they have learned and share their experiences with the method.
To give viewers more insight into the science behind this revolutionary guitar-learning method, Mo talks to a cognitive psychologist who explains how the brain learns new skills. She breaks down the mechanics of learning into simple terms, and shows how this new approach to guitar instruction takes advantage of the way the brain works.
In addition to guitar-based innovation, this episode also features a look at some cutting-edge technology that is being used to create incredibly detailed 3D maps of historical sites. Mo explores a virtual reality exhibit that allows visitors to step back in time and explore ancient ruins with an unprecedented level of detail.
Another highlight of this episode is a profile of a young inventor who has created a device that can help people with disabilities control their environment with greater ease. The young woman, who herself has cerebral palsy, explains how the device works and how she hopes it can be used to help people with a variety of different disabilities.
Throughout the episode, viewers are treated to the trademark mix of humor, curiosity, and innovation that has made The Henry Ford's Innovation Nation such a hit with audiences of all ages. From experimental 3D printing techniques to inspiring stories of young inventors changing the world, this episode offers something for everyone who loves to explore the edges of human possibility.