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Here at Unstrung Music, Steph Payne teaches vocal and ukulele technique classes, private lessons, music theory lessons, practice jams and ongoing performing ukulele and choir ensembles.

The growing Unstrung Music community encourages music enthusiasts to develop to their potential and enrich their lives with the joy of music using positivity, skilled teaching techniques, quality learning materials and Steph’s fun musical arrangements. You can read the latest Unstrung Music Newsletter here (with apologies for the strange formatting – it’s built for email)

Rehearsals, group classes and lessons are conducted in-person but Zoom may be used if necessary.

Coming Up

Summer of 2025

Gig Guide

Steph Payne performs with multiple professional bands and directs community groups.

Queens of the West
Port Fairy Jazz Festival
Saturday 8 February, 11am at the RSL
Saturday 8 February, 9pm at St John’s Church
More Information

Queens of the West
Residency at Catfish – 30 Gertrude St, Fitzroy. Free!
Sunday 23 February, 4-6pm
Sunday 23 March, 4-6pm
Beers and Philly Cheese Steaks are available at the venue!

Willin Wimmin
Cherry Lake Market
2 March 2025Millers Rd, Altona.
Free!
It’s a great market.

With One Voice Wyndham and Hobsons Bay
Outdoor Cinema – City of Wyndham
Kelly Park, Werribee
5pm, Saturday 15 February.
Love songs.
Wyndukes Ukestra at Dianella Community Centre March 2023 – The Superhero Set

Willin Wimmin, With One Voice – Wyndham and With One Voice – Hobsons Bay perform at the Newport Folk Festival 2024.

Gift Vouchers for both online and in-person group classes and lessons are available.

  • Learning music is empowering.
  • Playing music allows you to connect with musical communities.
  • Developing new skills keeps your brain active.

“I’ve had one remote group lesson lead by Steph Payne of Unstrung Music and I learned SO much in that one hour!
I was impressed with her knowledge, and her calm method of explaining things clicked in my mind super fast! I recommend Steph as a music teacher, and I look forward to working with her more to increase my skills! Thank you Steph! The gift of music is ongoing, and I am truly grateful.”
Catherine Thambirajah. June 7, 2020 on Facebook.