Dr. Phillip Payne is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at Kansas State University specializing in Instrumental Music Education. His duties at K-State include teaching undergraduate and graduate classes in music education and supervising student teachers.

Prior to his appointment at Kansas State University, Dr. Payne served as Director of Bands at Rogers State University in Claremore, OK, where he oversaw all aspects of the operation and development of the newly formed music program at RSU highlighted by designing and implementing a Minor in the Music curriculum.