Arkansas River Valley Percussion Academy

ARV Percussion Academy is one of the only organizations in the Arkansas River Valley dedicated exclusively to percussion education. Since 2018, We have provided specialized instruction in concert percussion, marching percussion, drum set, jazz, and Latin percussion while creating performance and educational opportunities that often are not available outside of school music programs.

Our students have earned consistent success in All-Region and All-State Band, Jazz Band, and Orchestra auditions across Arkansas, and 100% of academy alumni who have pursued involvement in percussion at the collegiate level have received college scholarship opportunities.

Through personalized percussion lessons and expert instruction, students develop strong fundamentals, audition skills, musical confidence, and the technical abilities needed to succeed in school band, drumline, honor ensembles, and beyond. Whether a student is a beginner exploring their first drum lessons or an advanced percussionist preparing for All-State, college auditions, or marching arts opportunities, ARV Percussion Academy is committed to helping every student reach their goals through high-quality percussion education in the Arkansas River Valley.

Offering percussion lessons in the Fort Smith and surrounding areas for students of all skill levels, ages 18 and under! 

Instruction available in all areas of percussion, including concert percussion, marching percussion, drumset, and more.