"I really learned a lot in lessons this year. I've had a lot of on-and-off instruction in jazz, but the things we covered this term were new to me and very helpful (min 3rd sub, ways of thinking about the ii-V)."
--Jazz Student (College level)
Private Teaching
A 2024 Grammy®-nominee for Grammy® Educator of the Year, Javier Arau maintains a small and select private teaching studio. He has been teaching privately for over 30 years, and he thrives on diversity in his studio. His students have included experienced jazz musicians, classical pianists, young clarinetists, college-aged composers, neurodivergent thinkers, and many more. General lesson approach aims for results and demands a dedicated student. Essential to Javier's curriculum is a design that considers the following:
attention to both short-term and long-term goals
effective practice techniques
development of proper body usage and technique
climbing emotional hurdles
balancing repertoire with fundamental studies
creative and artistic development
reevaluation and self-direction
performance incentives
If you are interested in turning a corner in your approach to music, contact Javier here.