Our Team

 Jen believes that the very youngest children should receive the very best musical upbringing, and has a passion for early childhood music education.

She comes highly qualified, with a Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Education from the University of Queensland as well as an Australian Kodaly Certificate in Primary Music Education. Her accolades include an Australian Government National Award for Quality Schooling and a Queensland College of Teachers Excellence Award.

Jen has developed comprehensive and highly regarded whole-service music programs for early education and care services in Brisbane, on the Gold Coast and Sunshine Coasts and in Tamworth. As Hush Little Baby Director she works alongside educators and music teachers to ensure that every child in every room room receives a minimum of one specialised weekly music class. In addition to this Jen also provides consultation and professional development for services wishing to integrate music more thoroughly and effectively into their daily practice.

Her work in both musical groups (The Counterfeit Umbrellas, The Lighthearts) and solo projects has seen her achieve commercial success, including nationwide commercial radio play and television appearances and the opportunity to take to the stage at renowned festivals and events.

As part of her role as Senior Music Teacher, Jess is involved in observing, training and mentoring both new and experienced Hush Little Baby music teachers.

Jess’s intuitive and empathetic nature ensures that all children are able to enjoy her music classes. She loves sharing her passion for music with the babies, toddlers and young children who attend the Hush Little Baby music classes that she teaches.

As well as regularly performing as a singer and dancer at corporate and charity functions across Brisbane and Sydney, Sara Jane takes great joy in sharing her passion for the arts with others. Throughout her career, she has taught music and dance to a wide variety of age groups across Australia.

In addition to her role as Senior Music Teacher, Sara Jane oversees the Hush Little Baby teacher training program. This role sees Sara Jane observing, training and mentoring both new and experienced music teachers. She has a special interest in Auslan and the ways in which it can be integrated into music in early childhood and is a passionate advocate for music and its profound impact on children’s learning and development in the early years.

Sara Jane relishes the opportunity to foster an early love and appreciation for music in children, and firmly believes in the holistic benefits of music for all. She is delighted to be a part of the Hush Little Baby team.

Mia has substantial performing experience as part of choirs, vocal groups and musical theatre productions in her home country, Indonesia. She has performed as a session singer in recording studios across Brisbane alongside working on her own original music.

Mia enthusiastically recognises the importance of music in early childhood, having been involved in music from a young age. Through her work with young children in choirs and music classes, she has captured the attention of many children with her expressive singing and cheerful and light-hearted demeanour. Mia loves engaging in fun and exciting musical learning experiences with young children through her Hush Little Baby music classes.

Throughout her university studies, Emma has had the opportunity to work with many distinguished musicians both from Australia and overseas as well as conduct an internship with Opera Queensland. Additionally she has studied Music Psychology and Linguistics, which have informed her music teaching.

Emma enjoys many genres of music, and is particularly passionate about performing in musical theatre productions. She loves to share her passion and excitement for music with young children. Emma is an engaging, patient and kind teacher with a beautiful voice and a strong belief in the importance of music learning in early childhood.

Jess has performed in a number of choirs, vocal and band ensembles and recording environments. Having had voice and instrumental lessons from a young age, she values the care, knowledge and enthusiasm that her music teachers have directed into her learning, and strives to demonstrate these qualities when teaching her own classes. 

Jess’ strong passion for creative and emotional expression is demonstrated through her song writing and performance skills. She recognises the profound impact these practices have had on her growth as a musician and as a person. Therefore, she is super excited to be able to instil an appreciation for music into the lives of young children, with the aspiration that they nurture their love for music as they grow older. 

Jess’ calm, caring and fun nature helps to create a learning environment where children feel free to be involved in music making and truly express themselves.

These include touring Australia in Muriel’s Wedding and traveling around the world as ‘Sandy’ in Grease with Royal Caribbean International.

Jaime has also sung to and with thousands of children through her roles as ‘Cinderella’ in the Bonnie Lythgoe Pantomime Cinderella at Sydney’s State Theatre, touring with the ABC and Live Nation for the Giggle and Hoot Christmas Show, as Tinkerbell in Peter Pan and Tinkerbell Return to Neverland and as Ariel in The Little Mermaid (Birdie Productions).

Jaime is an experienced children’s entertainer, and she has worked extensively with young children. Her love for children and music is evident in her Hush Little Baby music classes, and children love Jaime’s bubbly nature and genuine warmth.

Anabel loves all things music and is passionate about sharing its joys with all, especially through teaching, singing and performing. Working with young children, particularly in a music setting, has always been a dream of Anabel’s, and she relishes the opportunity to use her skills as a musician in order to share the importance and joy of music with the children in her classes.

As someone who attended early childhood music classes herself, and who attributes much of her love of music to being exposed at a young age, Anabel considers it a privilege to teach early childhood music classes for Hush Little Baby.

Coming from a musical theatre background beginning in early childhood, Lauren understands the importance of music and the magic it can hold for those who need it most, and she firmly believes that every child deserves to experience this magic. Teaching music has always been a long-term goal of Lauren’s due to the respect and admiration has held for her mentors since joining the theatre community at a young age, and the children in Lauren’s classes love her warm, passionate and kind approach.

As a music director, Joe has worked on over a dozen professional productions across the USA. He has also worked as a singer and actor in numerous professional productions, and as a composer and lyricist he has had his work performed in multiple New York City theatre festivals, winning several festival awards for his work as a film composer and lyricist.

In recent years Joe has pivoted to predominantly teaching and working with children. He was a singer, guitarist and pianist with Little Maestros, an early childhood music program in New York City. He also directed several children’s theatre programs and productions and has worked as a private voice teacher and music director. When working with children Joe is always led by a focus on compassion and empathy (as well as a goofy sense of humour).

Myffy’s passion for singing and working with children has led her to working as a Music Teacher and Disney Princess Children’s Party Entertainer. Holding a Diploma of Counselling, it is a passion of Myffy’s to empower and uplift children to realise their true potential through music, song and play. She has both classical and contemporary vocal training, and children love listening to and singing along with her beautiful voice.

Myffy’s bright, bubbly and light energy helps children to feel free and to have a lot of fun in her music classes. She is very patient and caring, and loves seeing children gain confidence as they engage in her Hush Little Baby music classes.

Learning the guitar from an early age, Nathan has always been immersed in and surrounded by music much of his life. He soon began singing to accompany his guitar playing and immediately developed a strong appreciation for his teachers’ guidance with musical performance, knowledge, and engagement. Regularly playing live as an artist in public spaces has given him countless opportunities to interact with children who are captivated by the sight and sound of music.

Nathan strongly believes that music can foster a sense of togetherness among children and is privileged to share his musical skill with educators, children and families in his Hush Little Baby music classes.

Alana is a regular performer in the Brisbane music scene as lead singer and rhythm guitarist in the band ALLORA. Involvement in live music making was a significant part of Alana’s life growing up, and these experiences were integral to the development of her passion for music.

Alana loves the joy that music provides and believes that musical knowledge and understanding is a fundamental skill that should be available to all. She recognises all that music contributes to early childhood development and is passionate about sharing the joy of music making with the children in her classes.