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title: "How DEA Music & Art Stands Alone in the Arts and Education Segments"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/6f9f5660-f84c-4a99-bc8e-d8eeabbdfc6e
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/how-dea-music-art-stands-alone-in-the-arts-and-education-segments-2717330
category: "Education & Childcare"
industry: "Education & Childcare"
published: 2021-11-29T21:16:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:13:31.770Z
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# How DEA Music & Art Stands Alone in the Arts and Education Segments

**TL;DR:** DEA Music & Art, a music and visual arts education franchise, sets itself apart from other arts and education centers by providing a unique learning experience for children. The brand is growing in New York and New Jersey, with over 500 students enrolled in its programs across three locations.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2021-11-29. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/how-dea-music-art-stands-alone-in-the-arts-and-education-segments-2717330).*

## Story

DEA Music & Art, a music and visual arts education franchise with three locations open across Staten Island, New York, is setting itself apart from other arts and education centers by giving children a different type of learning experience.

Cuts in public education funding often mean that music and arts programs are the first to go. Artnet reported that the New York City Department of Education cut $15 million from its $21.5 million budget for arts education services in middle and high schools. That was a 70% reduction in program funding for these students and teachers. That’s why DEA Music & Art is on a mission to help children who are passionate about music and arts education to find programs they can benefit from.

Magi Kapllani, founder and director of DEA Music & Art, launched her company because she wanted to create a way in which she could share music and the arts with younger generations.

“We are the only brand that focuses on music and art,” she said. “There is no competitor in this space, including in the performance space.”

There are several programs offered by DEA that include specific instruments, musical theater and summer programs, and with new online programs the brand is able to work with busy family schedules.

DEA wants to help children learn how to be creative. “We are a creative world, offering this creative opportunity,” Kapllani said. “When children are given an opportunity to express themselves creatively, their self-esteem skyrockets. They feel empowered and excited about the future because they know that there is no better feeling than being able to create something from nothing!”

Kapllani is proud to offer music and arts education to students, whether in-person at education centers or virtually. There are more than 500 students enrolled in DEA programs over three schools, with many opportunities for franchising.

DEA Music & Art is growing its brand in New York and New Jersey, where Kapllani said she is able to provide new franchisees with strong support.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Education & Childcare (sector)
- new jersey (location)
- music education (topic)
- Staten Island (location)
- education funding (topic)
- arts education (topic)
- New York City Department of Education (regulator)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/how-dea-music-art-stands-alone-in-the-arts-and-education-segments-2717330). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/6f9f5660-f84c-4a99-bc8e-d8eeabbdfc6e).