Learn to drive manual in Austin
Austin's only dedicated stick shift & manual transmission driving school — with a professional instructor and a manual car provided.
Master driving manual in Austin, TX — safely, effectively, and with real confidence on Austin roads.
Learn on our car
1-4 hours of seat time
Real world training


I've helped over 200 people in Austin learn that driving a manual transmission (stick shift) isn't complex—it just requires the right teacher. I'll help you build the muscle memory and understanding you need to handle any Austin road with ease.
Available Courses
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Beginners Course
60-70 min | $185
What You'll Master:
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Core Fundamentals: Smoothly starting, stopping, and changing gears.
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Real-World Scenarios: Handling steep hills, speed bumps, and stop-and-go traffic.
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Good Habits: Learn techniques to avoid common mistakes, prevent bad habits, and ensure the longevity of your clutch.
Recommended for:
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Planning on buying a manual car soon to continue practicing on
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Motorsport enthusiasts who ride motorcycles, racing video game experience, or general passion for cars
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Beginners+ Course
1.5hr | $250
Includes everything covered in our Beginner lesson, plus an additional 30-45 minutes of on-the-road experience. We’ll spend more time on public roads to solidify your skills.
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Individuals renting a manual car on vacation.
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New drivers who received their license <2 years ago.
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Those who want more time to build up confidence on public roads
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The Works
2hr | $395
This extended session ensures you have ample time to move beyond the basics and truly master the art of driving a manual. Includes a free 45 minute refresher course; If you plan on buying a stick shift after your lesson, you will be able to come back and get advice in your new sports car.
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Planning on buying a high performance or vintage vehicle
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Renting a stick shift car on vacation
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Want the extra time to cover rev-matching, heel-toe, and have over 1hr on public roads.
Car buying assistance included
Included with every lesson is my personal car buying assistance for your manual transmission vehicle. I've helped students locate everything from a Porsche 718 Spyder to dozens of Mazda Miata's.
If you'd like more comprehensive car buying solution, consider our friends at www.driverightcarbuying.com that will find cars and negotiate on your behalf at dealers.
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Meet your instructor
Howdy, I'm Mason
Life long car addict and staunch advocate for the manual transmission. After teaching family members and friends how to drive stick shift in Austin, he realized there was a huge unmet need in the city.
No, not gentrification (well, that too) — but there's thousands of people in Austin, TX who want to learn manual but don't have access to a qualified instructor or a car with a stick. He started Learn Manual ATX to solve this and get more Austin drivers behind the wheel of the greatest transmission.
He also writes biographies about himself in the third person and isn't that great at website design, apologies.


