October Only: Your First Music Lesson Is Free

Give your child a fun, encouraging first step into music with a free personalized 30-minute Intro Lesson at South Texas Academy of Music.

  • For new STXAM families only. Appointment required. Available through October 31, 2026. Limited weekly openings.

  • Piano · Guitar · Drums · Voice · Violin · Bass

  • For kids, teens and adults in Mercedes and the Mid-Valley

  • Beginners welcome

Before committing to weekly lessons, find the right fit first.

Choosing a music school can feel like a big decision. Our free Intro Lesson lets your family experience STXAM before enrolling.

During the lesson, your student will:

  • Meet one of our encouraging instructors

  • Try the instrument or explore their current ability

  • Learn in a practical, age-appropriate way

  • Ask questions about lessons and scheduling

  • Receive a recommendation for the best class and next step

Parents notice the difference.

“The owners & staff are exceptional! We have a 9yo new to guitar & their methods make it not only easy to understand but amazingly fun for the student. You can clearly see teaching/playing music is a passion, not just a career path.

If you want to learn to play an instrument or sing, this IS the place!”

— Parent of a guitar student

Your child does not need to be “musical” to begin.

They only need curiosity and a place where learning music feels exciting—not intimidating.

STXAM helps students build:

  • Confidence

  • Musical skills

  • Focus and discipline

  • Friendships and community

  • The ability to perform and create

Our goal is not simply to fill a lesson slot. It is to help students become capable, confident musicians who look forward to coming back each week.

Something for every kind of student

Choose the instrument that interests your student most:

  • Piano

  • Guitar

  • Drums

  • Voice

  • Violin

  • Bass

Lessons are available for children, teens and adults. No previous experience is required.

What happens after the free Intro Lesson?

At the end of the lesson, we will recommend the teacher, instrument and schedule that best fit your goals and availability.

You can ask questions, review the options and decide whether STXAM is right for your family.

There is:

  • No obligation to enroll

  • No prior experience required

  • No need to purchase an instrument before beginning

A local music school your family can grow with

South Texas Academy of Music is located in downtown Mercedes and serves families throughout the Mid-Valley and Rio Grande Valley.

224 S. Texas Ave.
Mercedes, TX 78570
(956) 593-3326

Use the form below to book your intro lesson or call 956 593 3326

Group of children and adults posing with guitars in front of a Texas Academy of Music banner.
Two boys performing music on stage, one playing a keyboard and the other possibly singing or playing an instrument, with a purple-lit background and microphones, wearing matching white T-shirts with a logo and text, and sneakers.