About
Alexandra Darolti-Farquhar is a classical violinist and educator based in the Highlands of Scotland. She holds three Master's degrees in violin performance and pedagogy from Gh. Dima Music Academy in Romania and Haute Ecole de Musique de Lausanne, in Switzerland. Alongside her performances with prestigious orchestras and chamber ensembles throughout Europe, Alexandra is dedicated to music education and is an accredited Suzuki method teacher. Learn more about her journey and her approach to music education in the section below.
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Photo: Ewen Weatherspoon
Music Magic, concert in collaboration with Music Nairn. Cello: Marina Sanchez
Story telling project in schools around Nairn. Organised by Nairn Books and Arts Festival, Cello: Marina Sanchez
Concert avec Orchestre de Variations Symphoniques, Conductor: Luc Baghdassarian, Rosey Concert Hall, Rolle, Switzerland.
Concert avec Orchestre de Variations Symphoniques Conductor: Luc Baghdassarian, Rosey Concert Hall, Rolle, Switzerland
Quatuor Sotto Voce: Veronika Radenko, Florane Gruffel, Elsa Dorbath
Rehearsal for Rachmaninoff second symphony, in collaboration with Chamber Orchestra, Lausanne.
Rehearsals, Salle Metropole, Lausanne, Switzerland.Photo: Tashko Tashev​​​​​​​​​​​​​
Violin lessons
"Alongside performing, I have spent over 15 years sharing my passion through teaching students of all ages and levels. From nurturing young learners aged 4-5 to guiding advanced students as they prepare for their bachelor recital, I tailor my approach to meet individual needs. Parallel to my individual teaching, I have enjoyed leading group classes and ensembles, as I believe that making music together is a truly enriching and joyful experience for both children and adults alike.
Since founding Nairn Violin Studio, I have embraced the Suzuki method, finding it to be the most effective and rewarding way to teach young learners. After years of exploring various methods and preparing students for exams, I find that the core principles of this method truly foster a love for music and enhance learning. Its emphasis on listening and repetition together with an early start (from the age of 4), enables students to develop their skills within a nurturing environment. Read more about the method here.​​
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1. Lessons are designed to be one-on-one, ensuring personalised attention for every student.
2. A parent is present during each lesson, helping to supervise practise at home and foster a supportive learning environment.
3. Pupils are encouraged to listen to their repertoire daily as part of their musical journey.
4. Additionally, we try to meet as a group (ideally) twice a term, allowing students to play together and connect with peers of a similar level."
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Listen to Suzuki Book 1 here.
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