Musical Language Radiolab is an online science-based radio show that made its debut on NPR’s This American Life. This episode, entitled Musial Language, discusses the psychology behind music. Why does music have such a powerful transcendant quality? How does it effect the brain. And finally which came first, music or language?

Benjamin Zander describes the process of learning a musical instrument, and the transition period that occurs from novice to expert. He describes the passion that all human beings innately share for music. Enjoy!

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