DEA MUSIC & ART · STATEN ISLAND
Music Buddies
in Staten Island.
Make your first musical steps together. Music Buddies offers partner and group instrument lessons for ages 4 and up at DEA Music & Art in Staten Island.
Good music starts with good company.
CHOOSE A WAY TO PLAY
Three instruments.
One shared adventure.
Explore partner programs and ask which groups are currently available.
Piano partners.
Explore piano technique, note recognition, and musical concepts at the keyboard. Build a foundation for future piano study or another instrument.
Guitar partners.
Introduce younger beginners to guitar techniques and songs. DEA pairs guitar students by age range and ability for a suitable learning experience.
Violin partners.
Explore violin fundamentals and a range of musical traditions. Build familiarity with the instrument as a foundation for continued study.
MUSIC WITH ROOM TO GROW
Learn your part. Listen to theirs.
Making music with another student creates opportunities to listen, take turns, and work toward a shared musical goal. Music Buddies brings that experience into early instrument learning.
Piano, guitar, and violin partner programs give young students a way to explore musical foundations together. Group availability and matching depend on the instrument, age, experience, and campus. Ask the team which options are currently forming.
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.
Choose an instrument to explore.
Tell the team whether piano, guitar, or violin has caught your child’s interest.
Find a suitable group.
Share the student’s age and any experience. Ask about current groups, matching, and whether a friend can join.
Confirm the practical details.
Ask about class length, schedule, tuition, instrument needs, and the trial arrangement before enrolling.
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.
What age is Music Buddies for?
Music Buddies is offered for ages 4 and up. The team can help you explore a group that suits the student’s age, instrument, and experience.
Which instruments are included?
DEA’s Music Buddies page offers piano partners, guitar partners, and violin partners. Ask which groups are currently available at your preferred campus.
Can my child join with a friend?
Ask DEA about joining with a friend. A suitable pairing depends on the instrument, age, experience, and current group availability.
How long are Music Buddies lessons?
Contact DEA to confirm the duration of the specific group you are considering. Class length and scheduling can differ by instrument and format.
How is this different from individual lessons?
Music Buddies uses a partner or group setting, with opportunities to listen and learn alongside other students. Individual lessons give one student focused time with a teacher. Ask DEA which format best fits the learner.
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