The foundation provides special-needs children with complementary opportunities not only to develop communication skills, but also to increase self-awareness and the ability to function in relation to others. Music therapy, sensory based approach, taps into the mind of the child in a way that the therapeutic modalities of self-regulation, expressive language, cognitive processing and the connection with the body are enhanced holistically. Listening to music, learning to sing, and playing a musical instrument activates mental processes which naturally heal. Paradoxically, children who are unable to actively participate also experience tremendous healing and are able to express emotions in response to the music.

Creating "Zhiva Studios" in orphanages attracts professionally qualified teachers to each center through a long term partnership enabling an individualized approach incorporating a relational aspect in the work. Residential staff collaborate closely with these specialists to create a system to meet the current needs of the child and connect those needs with the psycho-social goals. Classes take place two times per week for 60 minutes.