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 and Autumn of 2025
- Daily Antidote of Song – March 2 at 4am (AEDT – Melbourne time) which is March 1 at 12pm (EST – New York time). This is a lovely daily, 30 minute song sharing zoom.
Click here to register to attend the zoom or watch live on YouTube or Facebook. You can watch it later that day on their Facebook page too. - Yacht Rock Ukulele at The Hills Ukulele Festival – email unstrungmusic@gmail.com to express your interest in playing a song with us!
- Beginners Ukulele Zoom – Laneway Learning – March 24, 6:15pm Bookings
- Beginners Ukulele Ensemble – in person – Louis Joel Community Centre – Altona – from 30 April
- Wyndukes Ukestra – Williams Landing – committed ukulele band
- With One Voice – Hobsons Bay – Altona – join any time
- With One Voice – Wyndham – Tarneit West – join any time
- Willin Wimmin – NEW FREE Singing Workshop – 5 February. Join the choir any time
- Yacht Rock Ukulele – on Zoom. Learn great ukulele playing techniques while enjoying the Los Angeles, soft rock hits of the late 70’s and early 80’s! Starting in 19 January 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 Sunday 27 April, 4-6pm Sunday 25 May, 4-6pm Sunday 22 June, 4-6pm Sunday 27 July, 4-6pm Sunday 24 August, 4-6pm Sunday 28 September, 4-6pm Beers and Philly Cheese Steaks are available at the venue! Queens of the West Autumn with the Southern Stars Moorabin Senior Citizens Hall – 5 Exley Dr, Moorabbin. 14 March 7:30pm We are supporting the Southern Stars Stage Band. Book a table, bring along some supper, dance and enjoy a wonderful night of entertainment! Ticket Prices: $20 per person. Bookings: https://www.trybooking.com/CWRBD Melbourne Ukulele Festival March 14-16, 2025. High St, Northcote. Featuring: –Wyndukes Ukestra – Sunday 12:30pm at 303 Back Stage –Daisy Chains – Sunday 3:45pm at Piano on High –Queens of the West – Sunday 4:45pm at the Wesley Ann Also try to catch Darken (Ken is a former Wyndukes member and Darken are ace) Yarraville Festival 23 March 2025 Yarraville Festival gigs are usually not confirmed until a week before the festival so look out for: –With One Voice Hobsons Bay & Wyndham –Wyndukes Ukestra –Daisy Chains With One Voice Hobsons Bay 2 Year Celebration Performance Altona R.S.L. 2 May, 12:30pm. Come in for lunch and enjoy some music while you dine. Queens of the West Newport Jazz Festival 2-4 May Not yet confirmed but look out for Queens of the West when the program gets put together! The Hills Ukulele Festival 16-18 May –Yacht Rock Ukulele Workshop -Yacht Rock Ukulele Performance -Daisy Chains -Wyndukes Ukestra More info TBA. The applications just opened! Willin Wimmin Cherry Lake Market 1 June 2025 Millers Rd, Altona. Free! It’s a great market. Newport Folk Festival 5 July 2025 Local and always a wonderful festival. Gonna be a busy day! –Choirs Concert – 11am Newport Substation –Paisley and Plaid – 1pm Scout Hall –Queens of the West – 3pm Newport Substation –Paisley & Plaid Vocal Workshop – 4:30pm Newport Mech’s Hall (Newport Hub) |
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.