About me
Hello! My name is Clare Hyland and I run Mountain Pepper Music. I am a musician, qualified primary school music teacher and mum to two little people.
I hold a Bachelor of Music and Teaching and, with more than 15 years classroom music experience, have taught countless students in London, Naarm/Melbourne and now Nipaluna/Hobart.
I teach a varied and engaging program — whether it’s African drumming, stage shows or folk music from around the world. There's nothing like the buzz of rehearsing and jamming with kids.
My Philosophy
I have been making music since I can remember. Teaching music is my passion, and I am dedicated to exposing children and their families to high-quality music and helping them explore this creative world through singing, movement, instruments and play.
Music is amazing for growing brains. Neuroscience research shows the incredible impact that learning music has on a child's development. It boosts language learning, literacy, numeracy, emotional self-regulation and social skills. It's also a beautiful way to connect and bond with your child and experience the wellbeing benefits of making music in a group.
Read more about the power of music.


Free Trial
Little people and their carers are welcome to attend a free trial before booking for a 9 week term (or what is left of the current term). Get in touch to book in your trial.

Make a Morning of It
Classes run for 30 minutes, but families are welcome to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a play in the beautiful gardens of the Swanston Street Children's Centre between 9:15am and 11am on the day of their class.
Brain Booster
Your little one will be experiencing the incredible cognitive benefits of music learning — helping boost their language development, social skills and emotional regulation.
Term 3 Bookings
Term 3 runs from Monday 27th July till Monday 21st September
The Pre-Kinder class is fully booked, get in touch to join the wait list
Limited spots are available in the Baby class, join us for the 6 remaining sessions!
Started Jul 27
90 Australian dollarsStarted Jul 27
135 Australian dollars






