ROCK BAND · DEA MUSIC & ART
Rock Band
in Staten Island.
Explore rock band classes in Staten Island at DEA Music & Art. Compare Jammers, Rockers, and Rock Idol to find a musical starting point for your child.
Find your part. Feel the band come alive.

ROOM FOR DISCOVERY
Find your part.
Feel the band come alive.
Explore · rehearse · perform. Explore these areas with guidance suited to the current program and student.
Try new sounds.
Discover instruments and musical roles through an age-appropriate band setting.
Play alongside others.
Practice listening, keeping time, and bringing separate parts together.
Work toward sharing.
Build a piece with a group and ask about the program’s current performance opportunities.
GET TO KNOW THE PROGRAM
A part to play. A group to grow with.
Some children are ready to focus on one instrument. Others want to explore first. DEA’s rock band programs offer different ways to begin, from preschool music-and-art activities to individual instruction paired with band rehearsal.
Use the age ranges and formats below as a guide, then ask the team about current groups, experience levels, and available places. Older students can also ask about suitable band opportunities.
Meet the DEA facultyFIND YOUR FIT
Explore the program options.
Ages 3–5
Jammers
Group music + visual arts
Instrument games · creative projects
Explore JammersAges 5–8
Rockers
Group instrument exploration
Guitar · bass · keys · drums
Explore RockersAges 5+
Rock Idol
Private lesson + band rehearsal
Instrument skills · ensemble playing
Explore Rock IdolLET’S MAKE IT PERSONAL
A clear first step.
A little possibility.
Talk with DEA about the learner and the current program before making plans.
Share your starting point.
Tell us the student’s age, interests, experience, and what they hope to explore.
Find a workable fit.
Discuss the class format, teacher, schedule, and participating campus.
Know what comes next.
Confirm tuition, materials, availability, and any trial or assessment arrangements before enrolling.
DEA IN STATEN ISLAND
Find your place to begin.
Start with your preferred campus. Contact DEA to confirm this program’s current locations, teachers, age groups, and schedule; availability varies by campus.
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
Talk with DEA: (718) 370-7733 · Explore all locations
A LITTLE CLARITY
Good questions.
Helpful answers.
Get to know the program before taking your next step.
Which band program should I choose?
Jammers combines music and visual arts for ages 3–5. Rockers introduces ages 5–8 to several instruments. Rock Idol combines private instruction and group rehearsal for ages 5 and up.
What if my child has not chosen an instrument?
Rockers is designed for ages 5–8 who want to explore instruments before focusing on one. Younger children can ask about Jammers.
Are there bands for older students?
DEA’s band offering has included groups for older students. Contact the team with the student’s age, instrument, and experience to ask about a current match.
What does the program cost, and when is it offered?
Contact DEA for current tuition, session length, class times, materials, and availability. Share the student’s age and the program that interests you so the team can explain the relevant options.
A NEW THING TO DISCOVER
