This month, Stax Music Academy students took their creativity out of the classroom and into the field with a special trip to Newberry Tanks, where they recorded unique audio samples for an innovative sound design project. The challenge asked students to build original audio environments for an imaginary setting, brand, or concept. After an initial […]
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KIRBY—Kirby Lauryen Dockery, self-styled “Granddaughter of Soul”—channels Mississippi’s profound musical inheritance in her latest album, Miss Black America. Drawing from the blues-worn endurance of Dockery Plantation and the raw, vulnerable soul of Stax, she crafts work that honors history while pointing resolutely toward the future. Raised in Southaven and trained at the Stax Music Academy […]
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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. But today, as we reflect on this milestone, we are also met with a sobering reality: The future of nonprofit arts organizations is more uncertain […]
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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 with the basics of songwriting. By the end of our class, you will have all the tools necessary to create your own sweet, soul song. […]
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