Arnav Sudarshan has been learning Mridangam and layam from Guru Prof. Ravi Balasubramanian from the age of 5. Arnav performed his Arangetram in 2024 at the age of 11. Arnav has also attended many workshops taught by Sangita Kalanidhi Thiruvaarur Sri Bakthavathsalam sir. With his Guru’s guidance, Arnav has won prizes at several percussion competitions including Raga Rhythms; Vaadya Vahini conducted by OSAAT (Bay Area) for three consecutive years; Navalaya Geetham - a global percussion competition held as part of Mridangam Maestro Dr. TVG sir’s 90th birthday celebrations; at International Music Premier League (IMPL) winning first prizes in Konakkol and Mridangam; at the The Hindu Margazhi Contest (first prize in Mridangam) and at the Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana competitions in Junior Konakkol and Mridangam winning the first prize in Konakkol in both 2023 and 2024. Arnav is also an ardent student of Carnatic vocal music.