The program is run by music therapist Anna Chapman and encourages children who wouldn't otherwise pick up an instrument to use music as a form of self-expression.

"I've been teaching musical therapy at Tangara School for the last two-and-a-half years as well at Disability Services Australia in Bowral," she said.

"We sing songs with the kids, including both songs they know and new songs. They also get to play instruments and work on movement."

According to Ms Chapman the program has had a number of benefits for those attending.

"Music therapy for those who don't know, is the planned use of music to reach certain therapeutic goals," she said.

"There are a number of major benefits to music therapy including giving the kids an avenue of self-expression, a platform to communicate and build their self-esteem as well as improve their moods.

"I've also been involved in music therapy at Kenilworth Gardens where we've sung old songs and used music to bring back a lot of memories of times past."

Ms Chapman said the program emphasises participation in a fun, musical environment.

"We play everything from the guitar to the viola, drums, and various percussion including the rainstick, train whistle and frog. Everyone gets to play and be involved," she said.

"Anyone with primary-aged kids is welcome to come down to the sessions at Family Support."

Ms Chapman has been heavily involved in bringing music to children since completing her graduate diploma in music therapy at UTS.

"I grew up playing the piano, viola and guitar as a teenager. It was really a part of my life," she said.

"I first came into contact with Family Support through a friend who said they were looking for new programs to run."

Elissa Buttsworth from Wingecarribee Family Support said she believes the program has a wide number of benefits for Southern Highlands children.

"A program like this uses music in a therapeutic way and opens easy channels of communication we can work through," she said.