Javier Arau
composer, performer, educator
Introduction
Welcome to my website! It presents an overview of my past and current musical endeavors. Feel free to check out my events calendar, where you can learn about upcoming performances. If you are interested in booking one of my ensembles, please refer to ensemble bookings. I am an active composer, and copies of most of my compositions and CDs are for sale through this site. If you have a band interested in playing new music, please check out my audio and score samples of select pieces. I am also available to teach music to you or your child. You can find more details inside. You may also be interested in my 365 thirds book, augmented scale theory research, and other free lessons. If you are a fellow musician, and you live in the New York City area, I would love to hear from you. I am always interested in meeting and playing with new musician friends. Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!
— Javier Arau
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Giant Steps Exercises 1 – Augmented Scale Theory
Posted on December 28th, 2009 1 commentThese exercises assume the reader has already checked the introductory paper on Augmented Scale Theory. If you have not read the paper, feel free to do so here. If you are ready to start with the exercises, go for it! I have also included this set of Giant Steps exercises as PDF downloads in F, C, and E-flat. Have you tried these other exercises, too? If AST is still confusing, I’m constantly working on getting more material online. Stay tuned, and feel free to join my free mailing list for updates. Fill out the form here. I also offer lessons, both in NYC and via webcam, if you would really like to pursue AST with me.
Download Giant Steps Exercises 1 in E-flat Major (concert key)
Download Giant Steps Exercises 1 in F Major (for B-flat instruments)
Download Giant Steps Exercises 1 in C Major (for E-flat instruments)
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“Javier’s Jelly and Jam Session” CD makes the perfect holiday gift! Now available on iTunes
Posted on November 24th, 2009 No comments“Javier’s Jelly and Jam Session”
A collection of songs by Javier Arau
Now available on iTunes!
This CD makes the perfect holiday stocking stuffer.
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Joe Henderson’s “Lush Life” Solo: Transcription and Analysis, by Javier Arau, published in Jazz Educators Journal
Posted on November 24th, 2009 1 commentJoe Henderson’s “Lush Life” Solo: Transcription and Analysis, by Javier Arau, published in Jazz Educators Journal (March 1996)
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New York Jazz Academy Music School Gift Certificates make the perfect gift for the holidays
Posted on November 24th, 2009 1 commentNew York Jazz Academy offers the highest quality music instruction to kids, teens, and adults. Give the gift of jazz to your loved one today! Choose a gift here.
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New York Jazz Academy Bata Drum Workshops now registering
Posted on November 24th, 2009 No commentsNew York Jazz Academy Bata Drumming Workshops are now registering. Classes begin on Friday, December 4. No experience necessary. Learn Bata today!
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Jazz Vocal Workshops with Carolyn Leonhart, Steely Dan vocalist, now registering
Posted on November 24th, 2009 No commentsNew York Jazz Academy is now accepting registration for our January 2010 Jazz Vocal Workshops with Carolyn Leonhart, longtime vocalist with Steely Dan. Workshops are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays in New York City.