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Behind the Music: Inside SMA’s 2026 Summer Music Experience

Summer Music Experience may culminate in an unforgettable performance, but the weeks leading up to the Finale Showcase are where the real story unfolds. This summer, Stax Music Academy welcomed 118 students – the largest SME class in program history. More than 50 campers were new to the Academy, joining returning students and alumni mentors […]
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2026-2027 Registration Open

Ready to join Stax Music Academy? Registration is now open for the 2026-2027 school year at Stax Music Academy! Youth in grades 5-12 are invited to join our award-winning after-school music program, where they receive professional instruction and explore every aspect of the music industry, including: Instrumental & Vocal Performance Music Business Composition & Songwriting […]
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Young Artists – Join us this June for the 2026 Summer Music Experience!

UPDATE: Auditions CLOSED for the  2026 Summer Music Experience. Calling all 5th–12th graders with a passion for music! Looking for a FUN, music-filled summer? Join Stax Music Academy this June for an unforgettable Summer Music Experience. This summer experience for young artists is filled with collaborative music opportunities, live performances, music business and history classes, […]
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Performances

2026-2027 Auditions

If you’re looking for a place to help your child grow as a musician, or you’re a young artist ready to take your skills to the next level, Stax Music Academy is the perfect home for aspiring musicians, performers, and future music industry leaders. Interested students in grades 5-12 are invited to audition to join […]
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Songwriting Camp: July 14-16

Calling all aspiring songwriters! Students will spend four days learning how to write original music, collaborate with industry professionals, and discover how songs become careers. WHAT: Stax Music Academy Songwriting Camp WHEN: July 14–16, 2026 | 9 AM – 5PM WHERE: Stax Music Academy, 910 E. McLemore Ave., Memphis, TN 38106 WHO: Students of all […]
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Join us! 2026 Summer Music Finale at Overton Park Shell

A Memphis Summer Tradition Returns! Join Stax Music Academy students for the 2026 Summer Music Experience Finale at the legendary Overton Park Shell on Saturday, June 27, at 7:30 PM. Following weeks of music-making, mentorship, and creative collaboration, young artists will showcase what they’ve learned during the Summer Music Experience in a powerful live performance […]
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