News

25 for 25 Years: Invest in the Next Generation of Soul

DONATE NOW For 25 years, the Stax Music Academy has stood as a pillar of inspiration, education, and opportunity—empowering the next generation of soul musicians, songwriters, and music industry professionals. […]
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Write the next best soul song in 60 minutes!

Write the next best soul song in 60 minutes! The Stax Music Academy SOULwriting Workshop series is a high-energy, experiential lesson that explores key elements of Memphis music history fused […]
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Get Your GROOVE On & Support Stax Music Academy

Memphis Record Pressing (MRP) and Dinstuhl’s Fine Candies are proud to announce their partnership celebrating local makers supporting local makers. Also honoring MRP’s 10 year anniversary and National Vinyl Record […]
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Performances

Kick Off the School Year at The Shed’s Monthly Youth Open Mic!

Stax Music Academy is kicking off the new school year with the return of The Shed, our dynamic monthly open mic series for young artists. This vibrant event provides a […]
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Songwriting Master Class: Featuring Felly the Voice

Songwriting Master Class: Featuring Felly the Voice Date: Friday, August 29th, 5:30 – 7 PM Location: Stax Music Academy Free and open to all 6th–12th graders in the Greater Mid-South […]
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Stax Music Academy Auditions – Now Scheduling!

Stax Music Academy Upcoming Auditions Upcoming Audition Dates: Friday, July 25 | 3:00–5:30 PM Saturday, July 26 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM Friday, August 1 | 3:00–5:30 PM Saturday, August 9 […]
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