Albert Shagimardanov began his musical journey in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, at the prestigious Uspensky Music School for gifted children. He moved to Singapore in 1999, where he performed extensively with his family of musicians. Albert continued his professional education at the Royal Conservatory of Gent, Belgium, under the guidance of Prof. Michael Kugel, and later at the Conservatorory of Maastricht, Netherlands, where he graduated with a degree in violin performance. Having returned to Singapore, Albert is fully immersed in building a methodical and holistic approach to violin technique at his music studio: @Libitum Music and Art Studio, with students taking prizes at prestigious competitions.