News

Registration Open for 2026-2027

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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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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Performances

Songwriting Camp: July 13-16

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 13–16, 2026 | 9 AM – 5PM WHERE: Stax Music Academy, 910 E. McLemore Ave., Memphis, TN 38106 WHO: Students entering grades […]
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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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Drive Clean. Give Back. Stax Music Academy Car Wash Fundraiser This May

Event Update: Car Wash Fundraiser Canceled Due to the forecasted rain and inclement weather expected for Saturday, May 23, we have made the difficult decision to cancel our Stax Music Academy Car Wash Fundraiser. Thank you for continuing to champion the next generation of artists at Stax Music Academy. Stay tuned for future ways to […]
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