News

Young Artists – Join us this June for the 2026 Summer Music Experience!

If you have a passion for music, we are calling all 5th-12th graders! Looking for a FUN and music-filled summer experience? Join the Stax Music Academy this June! This summer experience for young artists is filled with collaborative music opportunities, live performances, music business and history classes, choreography training, audio engineering, filmmaking, songwriting, and more! […]
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Soul of America: A Free Virtual Musical Experience

Free Virtual Film Experience | Streaming February 2026 Soul of America is a joyful, story-driven musical experience designed to inspire kids and teens. This dynamic 45-minute program celebrates the roots, influence, and enduring power of American Rhythm & Blues through music, history, and youth voice. Event Details What: Soul of America — A virtual musical […]
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Rooted in SOUL. Living the LEGACY.

The legacy of Stax Records lives on through every note, every dream, and every student who walks through our doors. For more than 60 years, the spirit of Stax Records has inspired the world—through music, creativity, and a message of hope born right here in Soulsville, USA. Today, that same legacy lives on through the […]
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Performances

A Century of Soul: Facing Our History | Stax Music Academy Live Show

Stax Music Academy proudly presents its highly anticipated annual live show – a powerful, music-driven stage production that celebrates the legacy, resilience, and influence of Black music across generations. Early bird ticket pricing available NOW. Buy your tickets today while the discount is running! About the Show A Century of Soul: Facing Our History follows […]
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Showcase your talent this February at The Shed – A Youth Open Mic Series

Stax Music Academy returns this Friday, February 6th, with The Shed, our dynamic monthly open mic series created especially for young artists. This high-energy, supportive event offers students a welcoming stage to share their talents, connect with fellow creatives, and celebrate artistic expression in all its forms. Event Details When: Friday, February 6th, 6 – 8 […]
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So You Want to Be a Music Director? A Free Panel for Student Musicians

Calling all student musicians! Free interactive panel designed to introduce young musicians to the world of musical direction and leadership. WHAT: How to Be a Music Director Panel WHEN: Friday, February 6th, 4 – 5:30 PM WHERE: Stax Music Academy, 910 E McLemore Ave, Memphis, TN 38106 WHO: FREE & Open to all 6th–12th graders […]
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