About ARV Percussion
About ARV Percussion
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High-Quality Drum & Percussion Education in the Arkansas River Valley
High-Quality Drum & Percussion Education in the Arkansas River Valley
Founded in 2018, ARV Arts Academy's Department of Percussion is one of the only organizations in the Arkansas River Valley dedicated exclusively to drum and percussion education. We provide personalized instruction, meaningful performance opportunities, and a supportive learning environment where students of all ages and experience levels can develop their musical abilities with confidence.
From a student's very first drum lesson to preparing for All-State auditions, college auditions, or collegiate marching percussion, ARV Percussion Academy is committed to helping every percussionist achieve their individual goals through expert instruction and a passion for music education.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our mission is to educate, inspire, and connect percussion students throughout the Arkansas River Valley by providing exceptional drum and percussion instruction while fostering confidence, discipline, creativity, and a lifelong appreciation for music.
We believe every student deserves access to specialized percussion education that extends beyond the traditional classroom, creating opportunities for growth both as musicians and as individuals.
Meet the Founder & Director of Percussion
Meet the Founder & Director of Percussion
ARV Arts Academy was founded by Gavin Green in 2018 with a vision of expanding access to high-quality percussion education throughout the Arkansas River Valley. Recognizing that many students have limited opportunities for specialized percussion instruction outside of school music programs, Gavin established the academy to provide individualized lessons focused exclusively on percussion.
Since 2018, Gavin has taught students in concert percussion, marching percussion, drum set, keyboard percussion, jazz percussion, and Latin percussion. His students have consistently earned placements in Arkansas All-Region and All-State Band, Jazz Band, and Orchestra ensembles while academy alumni have continued their musical careers in collegiate marching bands, percussion programs, and scholarship opportunities across the country.
In addition to private instruction, Gavin is an Official Grover Pro Percussion Artist, music educator, percussion arranger, composer, and performer. His teaching philosophy emphasizes strong fundamentals, proper technique, musicianship, confidence, discipline, and a genuine love for percussion.
Whether working with a beginner picking up drumsticks for the first time or an advanced student preparing for collegiate auditions, Gavin strives to create a positive, encouraging, and challenging learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.
Contact: gavin.green@arvarts.org
Why Choose ARV Percussion?
Why Choose ARV Percussion?
Founded in 2018
Dedicated exclusively to drum and percussion education
Personalized one-on-one instruction
Instruction for beginners through advanced percussionists
Concert percussion, marching percussion, drum set, keyboard percussion, jazz, and Latin percussion
Consistent Arkansas All-Region and All-State student success
100% of academy alumni pursuing collegiate percussion have earned scholarship opportunities
Official Grover Pro Percussion Artist leadership
Positive, encouraging, and challenging learning environment
Serving students throughout the Arkansas River Valley
Student Success
Student Success
The success of our students reflects the academy's commitment to excellence.
ARV Percussion students have consistently earned placements in Arkansas All-Region and All-State Band, Jazz Band, and Orchestra ensembles while developing the confidence and technical skills needed to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
Academy alumni have continued their musical careers with collegiate marching bands and percussion programs, earning scholarship opportunities while representing universities across Arkansas and beyond.
Our Vision
Our Vision
ARV Percussion envisions a future where every student throughout the Arkansas River Valley has access to exceptional drum and percussion education. As the academy continues to grow, our goal is to expand private drum and percussion lessons, educational programs, performance opportunities, community outreach, and specialized learning experiences while maintaining the personalized instruction and supportive environment that define ARV Percussion.
Whether a student dreams of playing drum set, performing in concert band, marching with a drumline, earning a place in an All-State ensemble, receiving a collegiate music scholarship, or simply developing a lifelong passion for music, ARV Percussion exists to provide the instruction, encouragement, and opportunities needed to help make those goals a reality.
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