Darin French is an accomplished musician and writer with over 35 years of experience performing and teaching. He studied at the McNally/Smith College of Music in Minneapolis and has a bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science from the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA). He specializes in rock, pop, folk, jazz and contemporary worship music. Along with regularly performing as a solo, duo and band leader he leads the Canyon Lake United Methodist Church worship band. 

Darin grew up in a small town in South Dakota and started playing at an early age. As a child he developed a love of the guitar and voice while playing in various church groups and occasionally in his father’s wedding dance band. He has always enjoyed being on stage but especially loved teaching others. His experience as both a performer and instructor make him a well-rounded musician for any occasion.