Tutoring Programs in Staten Island

Personalized learning that helps students thrive in school — and beyond.

Personalized learning that helps students thrive in school — and beyond.
DEA Music & Art offers expert tutoring in Staten Island for students of all ages and academic levels. From core subjects to competitive test preparation, our programs are designed to boost confidence, strengthen skills, and deliver measurable results.

Available at our easily accessible Richmond Ave location — just minutes from local schools and neighborhoods: 1409 Richmond Ave, Staten Island, NY 10314

My daughter has been going to DEA for singing and piano lessons for about 4 years. Her teacher Ms. Noa has been amazing. She is patient and caring and has really excelled in teaching my daughter how to use her voice. I’m very happy with the way she has progressed and is becoming a great vocalist and getting better and better at piano. I highly recommend!
I think this place is good for my kid. She learned many piano pieces and some warm ups for piano. My daughter barely complains about this place. She even said she wanted to be in summer school here again.
We like DEA Music and Art. My 2 kids are coming here for piano lessons and our teacher Mrs Krystyna is very nice, kids love her. Happy and continuing our lessons here.
We are incredibly grateful to have found Refika at DEA Music School. Our girls have been learning piano with her for the past three years, and the growth we’ve seen—both musically and personally—has been amazing.
Refika is an exceptional teacher: patient, encouraging, and highly skilled. She knows exactly how to teach children in a way that keeps them motivated and confident, while still maintaining high standards. She adapts her teaching style to each child, which has helped our twins develop their own musical strengths and love for piano.
DEA Music School provides a warm, professional, and well-organized learning environment. Communication is always clear, lessons are structured, and the overall atmosphere truly supports students’ progress and passion for music.
We highly recommend Refika and DEA Music School to any parent looking for a dedicated, knowledgeable, and inspiring piano teacher. It has been a wonderful journey
, and we look forward to many more years of learning.
Response from the owner:Thank you for this wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear how much your daughters have grown in the past three years and we are so happy they love studying piano with Mrs. Refika. She is a dedicated and inspiring teacher and we are lucky to have her on our team. Thank you for being part of our DEA Music and Art family.
Awesome music school. All instruments taught. Two performances per school year at Christmas and June are great for showcasing how much the kids learned. Elis is a professional piano player and a great instructor with lots of experience on the piano. He is always trying to find new ways to help the students learn. Highly recommend this music school.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for leaving a review. This means a lot to us!
My daughter’s piano teacher Ms Yulia is amazing. Her patience and professionalism has instilled confidence in Ava not only learning the piano but in her grades at school. Thank you Ms Yulia
Response from the owner:Thank you your review. We are so happy that Ava is enjoying the piano class with Ms. Yulia.
I’ve recently taken up drumming lessons with Mauro at DEA Studio. He is an incredible, patient, and smart teacher who takes the time to help me understand how to listen to music. It is not easy to teach a newbie like myself but Mauro has the patience and education to teach me every step of the way. I am having such an incredible experience at DEA!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your review. We greatly appreciate you being part of our family.
My daughter is doing remote classes with teacher Elis. He is a wonderful teacher and a person. I highly recommend the teacher and DEA.
It’s been great since Mr. Elis took over my son’s piano lessons! He is knowledgeable and friendly. He is easy to get in touch with. Scheduling is better. Overall, we are pleased!

Why Families Choose DEA Music & Art

All ages. All skill levels. All welcome.

Our tutoring programs are perfect for:

  • Elementary, middle, and high school students

  • Students preparing for competitive entrance exams

  • Gifted & Talented candidates

  • Homeschool families

Tutoring – Frequently Asked Questions

A: We work with students from early elementary through high school, adapting lessons to each grade level.

A: Yes! Families can choose between private lessons or small group sessions.

A: Most sessions are 45–60 minutes, depending on the student’s needs.

A: Absolutely — our tutors can guide students through homework assignments while teaching problem-solving strategies.