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.

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.

She carries a strong passion towards music of all genres, however as a songwriter she loves to write happy and cheerful melodies.

Jordie has extensive experience working with young children, and loves to teach children about the wonders of music through play. She is an outstanding musician and has participated in the State Honours Ensemble Program at the Griffith University Conservatorium of Music.

Jordie seeks to encourage other children to fall in love with music, just as she did, through engaging, fun classes and warm smiles.

Genevieve comes from a big musical family, and has been singing and playing instruments ever since she can remember. She has been a part of school and community choirs and acappella groups throughout her life and has performed in these nationally. Genevieve has also been writing and recording original music since the age of 14.

Genevieve is very passionate about music and the arts, and is so thankful to be a  Hush Little Baby teacher, as the values around the importance of music that she was raised with align with those of Hush Little Baby Early Childhood Music Classes. Genevieve is excited to be sharing this passion with children, and enriching their lives with music as hers has been.

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. They have also worked as a singer and actor in numerous professional productions, and as a composer and lyricist have had their work performed in multiple New York City theatre festivals, winning several festival awards for their work as a film composer and lyricist.

In recent years Joe has pivoted to predominantly teaching and working with children. They were a singer, guitarist and pianist with Little Maestros, an early childhood music program in New York City. They also directed several children’s theatre programs and productions and 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.

Throughout her university studies, Emma had the opportunity to work with many distinguished musicians both from Australia and overseas as well as conduct an internship with Opera Queensland. In addition to teaching at Hush Little Baby in the last few years, Emma has taught classroom music in hish schools, directed musicals, performed in many musicals and theme park shows and taught private singing students.

Emma uses her knowledge of Music Psychology and Linguistics as well as years of teaching experience to help inform her teaching. She loves to share her passion and excitement for music with young children. She is an engaging, patient and kind teacher with a beautiful voice and a strong belief in the importance of music learning in early childhood.

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.

She is a patient and empathetic teacher and has a keen interest in helping young people during the early stages of their musical development. Cora is inspired by the music teachers of her childhood who helped to shape and foster a love of music and learning. Having experienced firsthand the benefits of music from a young age, Cora wishes to pass these experiences on through teaching her Hush Little Baby music classes.

Nixie is also a skilled visual artist. She believes that creativity in all of its forms is essential, especially during early childhood.