Darcy Noonan

Darcey is an exceptional violin instructor. My child absolutely loves her and eagerly anticipates their weekly sessions. Darcey is amiable and approachable, making her a breeze to work with. Additionally, she has been extremely accommodating and adaptable to our hectic schedule.

My kindergarten-aged daughter has been receiving violin lessons from Darcy, and the experience has been fantastic. Darcy's positive and affable nature immediately sets children at ease, making lessons enjoyable for my daughter. She has a knack for making fundamental concepts exciting for kids, while also gradually introducing new challenges. With a strong understanding of technical aspects in violin playing, Darcy provides a solid foundation in technique for my daughter. We highly recommend Darcy as a teacher and look forward to continuing our wonderful lessons with her.

As someone who already had some musical experience prior to picking up the violin, Darcy's lessons have been invaluable in boosting my confidence with this instrument. Right from the get-go, she identified the key areas in which I needed to concentrate my practice, and as a result, I have noticed noticeable progress in my playing abilities on a week-by-week basis. Additionally, as a world-renowned Irish fiddle player, I have also taken part in Darcy's Irish music sessions in the Bay Area whenever possible to seek out additional practice opportunities.

With a thoughtful approach, Darcy combines her solid foundation in traditional Irish fiddling and classical violin training. Her expertise in traditional playing, which is strongly rooted in an oral tradition, serves as an excellent model for her students. She demonstrates flexibility, catering to the specific needs of her students and utilizing a readily available arsenal of technique and musical resources to assist them.

As a teacher, she possesses immense patience and kindness. Mastering the violin can be challenging, particularly for children, and may prove to be a source of frustration. Nonetheless, she maintains a positive attitude, actively listens to her students, identifies errors, and offers gentle corrections. Additionally, she incorporates games and lighthearted moments into her instruction while emphasizing the importance of proper technique. Our educational journey with her has been exceptional.