News

Songwriting Workshop with David Porter & Brandon Lewis

Calling all 6th-12th grade students in the Greater Mid-South area! RSVP FREE ON EVENTBRITE Join Stax Music Academy for a songwriting and music business workshop led by Stax Records legend David […]
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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

Stax Music Academy Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Live Performance at the Cannon Center February 21

Stax Music Academy (SMA) celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025, focusing on youth, education, and the ongoing legacy of soul music. As part of its milestone year, Stax Music Academy […]
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Free Virtual Black History Month Production

REGISTER FREE HERE ON EVENTBRITE Event Highlights: What: Soul of America – A vibrant virtual celebration of Black music and its cultural impact, performed by SMA’s talented students. Where: Online – Watch from […]
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Stax Music Academy Holiday Office Hours

Student Programming Programming for SMA students will end on December 13th. Classes will resume on January 6th, 2025. Administrative Office Hours SMA admin offices will be open from 10 AM […]
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