Scientist Stephen Mithen offers his theory that, while Neanderthals had no actual language, they communicated through music.

Dr. Joanne Loewy demonstrates the use of the Gato box, which can replicate the sound of the mother's heartbeat, for music therapy administered to infants.

Scientist Ofer Tchernichovski takes a look at how birds are hard wired for songs and how this innate instinct in birds can be applied to music and song development.

Daniel Barenboim explains the importance of the time notes are sustained and also the accompanying duration of silence in musicality.

Bobby McFerrin and world musicians Yungchen Lhamo of Tibet, Christiane Karam of Lebanon, and Gino Sitson of Cameroon improvise a cross cultural melody.

A list of activities and resources for teachers to familiarize themselves with prior to teaching The Music Instinct Lesson Plan 2: We've Got Rhythm