essayer de vs. s'essayer à

Question: Is there ever a case where "Tu essaies à..." or is it always "Tu essaies de..."? 

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In its non-reflexive form, "essayer de + infinitive" is the only correct construction.

However, "s'essayer à quelque chose" or "s'essayer à faire quelque chose" means: to try one's hand at something/doing something.

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