ADVANCED MUSIC STUDY · DEA MUSIC & ART

Virtuosi

Virtuosi is DEA’s advanced instrument and voice program in Staten Island. Build technique, musical understanding, and a wider repertoire through focused individual study.

Take your next piece. A little further.

DEA students at a music performance event
Take your next piece. A little further.
WHO IT’S FORDeveloping & advanced musicians
THE FORMATFocused individual instruction
THE FOCUSTechnique · theory · repertoire

ROOM FOR DISCOVERY

Take your next piece.
A little further.

Technique · theory · repertoire. Explore these areas with guidance suited to the current program and student.

Know your instrument.

Deepen your instrument or vocal study through individual work with a teacher.

Connect technique and theory.

Work on rhythm, scales, reading, and the musical ideas behind the pieces you study.

Expand your repertoire.

Explore classical and contemporary music, and discuss appropriate assessments and performance goals.

GET TO KNOW THE PROGRAM

Give your goals a useful plan.

Virtuosi supports students working toward a higher level of musical performance. Individual instruction connects knowledge of the instrument with technique, theory, and a growing repertoire.

The program has included musical assessments and competition participation. Ask your teacher which goals and opportunities suit your current level. Instrument options include piano, guitar, violin, voice, drums, bass, and ukulele; confirm current teacher availability.

Meet the DEA faculty

LET’S MAKE IT PERSONAL

A clear first step.
A little possibility.

Talk with DEA about the learner and the current program before making plans.

01

Share your starting point.

Tell us the student’s age, interests, experience, and what they hope to explore.

02

Find a workable fit.

Discuss the class format, teacher, schedule, and participating campus.

03

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.

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 instruments can students study?

DEA lists piano, guitar, violin, voice, drums, bass, and ukulele within Virtuosi. Contact the team about the instrument, teacher, and current availability.

How do I know if Virtuosi is the right level?

Share your current pieces, previous lessons, experience, and goals. DEA can help assess the appropriate starting point and explain how advanced study differs from initial lessons.

Does the program include competitions?

Virtuosi students have participated in assessments and competitions. Ask about current opportunities, readiness, entry requirements, and any additional fees before making plans.

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

Bring your curiosity.
Let’s find your next step.

Discuss advanced music study