Discover Your Child's Creative Potential.
Personalized music and visual arts education in Lower Manhattan, helping students build skill, confidence, discipline, and a lifelong connection to creativity.
Music
Personalized instruction designed to develop technique, musicianship, confidence, performance skills, and a genuine love of music.
Visual Arts
Skill-building art instruction that supports observation, experimentation, technique, personal expression, and creative growth.
Inside DEA Manhattan
Creative Training In Motion
More Than Lessons. Real Creative Experiences.
DEA Music & Art is not your average music and art school. For more than 20 years, our students have performed, exhibited, traveled, and created beyond the classroom through real-world opportunities that build confidence for life.
Madison Square Garden
DEA students have had the opportunity to perform at one of the world's most recognizable venues, turning years of practice into an unforgettable moment on a major stage.
Radio City Music Hall
Students have performed at Radio City Music Hall and even opened for the Rockettes, gaining the confidence that comes from being part of a professional production.
Art Showcases
Visual arts students develop original work and experience the excitement of presenting their creativity through student showcases and community exhibitions.
International Performances
From New York City recitals to international opportunities, DEA gives students meaningful experiences that expand their worldview and strengthen their artistic identity.
The goal is not only to become a better musician or artist. It is to become a more confident person.
What Do Our Music School Students Think?
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to work with your son. It is a joy to be a part of his continued musical growth as a pianist. We look forward to our continued work together!
Elis is an exceptional teacher—patient, encouraging, and incredibly skilled at working with kids. He takes the time to make sure our son understands the material while keeping lessons engaging and enjoyable. We’ve seen steady progress not just in technique, but also in confidence and enthusiasm for music.
Most importantly, our son genuinely looks forward to his lessons each week. That says everything. We highly recommend DEA Music School, and especially Elis, to any family looking for a supportive and talented piano instructor.
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review. We appreciate the time, effort and energy you bring to your piano studies! Your dedication and musical growth is a reminder of why we do what we do. Thank you for being a part of the DEA family:)
Ready to Discover What Your Child Can Create?
Whether your student is interested in music, visual arts, or both, DEA provides the guidance, encouragement, and real creative experiences they need to grow with skill and confidence.
The DEA Journal
Stories, Events & Inspiration from Across Our Schools
Every great performance begins with inspiration and The DEA Journal is where we share ours.
Discover what’s happening inside our music and art school community of young artists and musicians. From student showcases and grand openings to creative tips from our instructors and updates from each DEA location.


