New York Jazz Academy

New York Jazz Academy New York Jazz Academy is the fastest-growing music school in New York City. Its innovative and com New York Jazz Academy has been featured in Down

Its innovative and comprehensive jazz curriculum has helped hundreds of students, including adults and kids.

09/26/2026

Explore the foundational elements of blues music and how they resonate across genres, even in isolation. Discover the deep influence of blues structure on improvisation and musical expression.

Peck and David! !
09/25/2026

Peck and David! !

Audition prep at NYJA®! 🎶One student. Five instructors. One team working together to get the music ready.Today’s session...
09/21/2026

Audition prep at NYJA®! 🎶

One student. Five instructors. One team working together to get the music ready.

Today’s session brought together bass coach Jeff Dingler, NYJA Director Javier Arau, and NYJA faculty Gaston Kaisin (trumpet), Paolo (guitar), and David (drums) for a full-band rehearsal and coaching session focused on college audition preparation.

This is what individualized jazz education can look like: instrument-specific coaching, ensemble experience, real-time feedback, and a faculty team invested in helping each student succeed.

🎷 Study. Play. Belong.®

09/19/2026

Watch as young musicians dive into the innovative sounds of an Eddie Harris original, guided by the incredible saxophonist David Milazzo. Experience the learning process and the vibrant groove they create together.

09/18/2026

In jazz improv, thinking of the 'B' as your anchor feels like a basketball pivot foot. It's the anchor around which your melodic phrases dance, leading you back to your root 'E' or up to new heights. This technique, explored in Javier Arau's 'Anatomy of a Melody,' is pure textbook brilliance.

09/17/2026

Unlocking the melody of 'St. James Infirmary' is simpler than you think. The opening phrase relies solely on the E minor pentatonic scale, creating a unique sonic landscape.

09/16/2026

Discover the two pillars of harmony: the I chord (home) and the V chord (away). Every tonal story follows this pattern, much like the hero's journey. Learn how this applies to pieces like St. James Infirmary. Javier Arau

09/12/2026

Discover a game-changing approach to jazz improvisation. Instead of learning scales from the bottom up, start in the middle with the 5th note. This method unlocks new possibilities and elevates your playing.

09/05/2026

Kate Pass kicks off an improv class at New York Jazz Academy, guiding musicians to use a scale as a starting point. Focus on improvising while others provide the rhythm section.

Play it! Do It!
09/02/2026

Play it! Do It!

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307 W. 36 Street
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