DEA MUSIC & ART · STATEN ISLAND
Ukulele lessons
in Staten Island.
Bring a little more music into your day with individual ukulele lessons at DEA Music & Art in Staten Island. Start with the instrument, explore a rhythm, and build toward a song.
Four strings. A fresh way to play.
SKILLS THAT BECOME MUSIC
A little progress.
A lot to discover.
Build musical skills in context. These are areas to explore with your teacher, with a starting point shaped around your experience.
Get to know your instrument.
Explore how to hold the ukulele, identify its strings, and approach tuning. Begin with a setup that feels manageable.
Put a rhythm to your chords.
Work on chord shapes and strumming patterns. Practice keeping time while moving between a few useful chords.
Make a little music every day.
Connect the basics to songs and short practice goals. Build familiarity through repetition, listening, and trying again.
MUSIC WITH ROOM TO GROW
A small instrument with plenty to explore.
The ukulele’s four strings and compact shape make it an inviting instrument to investigate. It still rewards patience and practice: a steady strum and a clean chord change are skills worth celebrating.
DEA offers individual ukulele classes, giving students time to work through the basics with a teacher. Share your musical interests and ask about an instrument that suits the learner before buying one.
Meet the DEA facultyLET’S START WITH YOU
Your first lesson,
one step at a time.
You don’t need to have everything figured out. A free trial is a chance to meet DEA, explore a starting point, and ask questions.
Share your musical interests.
Tell us whether this is your first instrument and what kind of songs you would like to explore.
Ask about fit and equipment.
Check which size of ukulele to bring and whether any additional materials are needed.
Try a strum and a chord.
Explore a small activity suited to your experience, then ask how to practice it at home.
Tell us the student’s age, experience, and preferred campus.
Our team will help arrange the next step.
MAKE MUSIC NEAR HOME
Three Staten Island
places to begin.
Choose a campus, then contact DEA to confirm your instrument, teacher, and current lesson times. Program availability varies by location.
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Grasmere
1481 Hylan BlvdStaten Island, NY 10305Explore this campus
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Eltingville
4350 Hylan BlvdStaten Island, NY 10312Explore this campus
STATEN ISLAND, NY
Bulls Head / Willowbrook
1409 Richmond AveStaten Island, NY 10314Explore this campus
Questions about the right campus? Call (718) 370-7733. Looking beyond Staten Island? Explore all DEA locations.
BEFORE YOUR FIRST NOTE
Good questions.
Helpful answers.
A little clarity makes getting started easier.
Is ukulele a good first instrument?
It can be an inviting starting point for a new musician. Its four strings and compact form offer a way into chords, rhythm, and songs. The best choice still depends on the learner’s interests and comfort.
Are ukulele lessons individual?
Yes. DEA’s ukulele program offers individual classes. Contact the team for current teachers, campus availability, and lesson times.
Do I need to own a ukulele before my trial?
Ask the campus what to bring before your trial. If you plan to buy an instrument, get guidance on a suitable size and setup first.
Do I have to learn guitar before ukulele?
No. You can begin with ukulele without previous guitar experience. Your teacher can introduce the instrument and musical basics from the start.
What do lessons cost, and when are they offered?
Contact DEA for current tuition, lesson length, teacher availability, and scheduling at your preferred campus. The team can explain the options before you enroll.
How do I book a free trial?
Use DEA’s free-trial request page and share the student’s age, preferred instrument or program, experience, and campus. The team will help confirm an available time and what to bring.
LET’S MAKE SOME MUSIC