Our Instructors
We believe everyone has talent!
Philip Kashap
Violin Instructor/Viola Instructor/Artistic Director of the School
Violin Instructor/Viola Instructor/Artistic Director of the School
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Violinist Philip Kashap grew up near Boston and San Francisco, and attended Yale University where he received his BA and MM in Music. He has played professionally since his teenage years, and performed as chamber musician and violinist in many orchestras and touring groups.
His teaching has taken him to many places in a career spanning nearly four decades. In that time his students have won some of the most prestigious awards in Canada, and many have gone on to successful careers in music. Philip moved to Huntsville in 2012 to take over as Director of the school. In Huntsville his students now range from beginners to advanced, from 4-year-olds to retirees. They are well known in Huntsville for their community outreach and ability. Philip has 35 years' experience using the Suzuki Method, and is certified in SAA Levels 1 through 10. In addition he has taken the ECC course, the Teacher's Practicum, and several supplementary SAA courses. He was also one of the first North American Suzuki students himself! He enjoys using this method and teaches the complete Suzuki violin repertoire as well as the Royal Conservatory Syllabus through ARCT level. He has taught students from 2 to 80 years old, from absolute beginners to seasoned professionals. Though primarily a classical violinist, he enjoys a wide array of styles. Known as a patient, kind and meticulous teacher, Mr. Kashap welcomes students of all levels who wish to have fun while achieving their personal best.
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Philip Kashap, violin & viola instructor
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Albert Kashap
Classical Guitar/Suzuki Guitar
Albert Kashap is a classically trained guitarist who began his studies with Ben Schenstead in Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan. He has performed in the master classes of some of the most famous classical guitarists, including Martha Masters and Scott Tenant of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. He has given many live concerts, performed on television, and appeared as soloist with orchestra in Vivaldi's Concerto in D.
Albert was the recipient of the Peter Stoicheff Guitar Prize at the Saskatoon Music Festival, and holds a Grade 8 Certificate in Classical Guitar from the Royal Conservatory of Music. He plays a large repertoire of classical guitar music (especially Spanish classical guitar), but also enjoys blues, jazz, classic rock, the Beatles, reggae, and modern hip hop. He often entertains guests at events around Muskoka.
Albert is certified in SAA Level 1 by the Suzuki Association of the Americas, and has been teaching classical guitar for five years.
Classical Guitar/Suzuki Guitar
Albert Kashap is a classically trained guitarist who began his studies with Ben Schenstead in Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan. He has performed in the master classes of some of the most famous classical guitarists, including Martha Masters and Scott Tenant of the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. He has given many live concerts, performed on television, and appeared as soloist with orchestra in Vivaldi's Concerto in D.
Albert was the recipient of the Peter Stoicheff Guitar Prize at the Saskatoon Music Festival, and holds a Grade 8 Certificate in Classical Guitar from the Royal Conservatory of Music. He plays a large repertoire of classical guitar music (especially Spanish classical guitar), but also enjoys blues, jazz, classic rock, the Beatles, reggae, and modern hip hop. He often entertains guests at events around Muskoka.
Albert is certified in SAA Level 1 by the Suzuki Association of the Americas, and has been teaching classical guitar for five years.