This document provides information about violin and piano lessons offered by instructor Sherese Bultman. It outlines the benefits of music education for children and describes the violin program, which includes weekly private lessons and group classes. Details are provided on qualifications, materials, and tuition fees for the violin program being offered during the 2011-2012 school year.

1. Give your child a gift that will last a lifetime!
Music study enhances brain development and learning skills across the curriculum. Music students develop
an appreciation for and skills in music that they can enjoy and use in various settings throughout their life!
VIOLIN LESSONS
Suzuki & Traditional Methods
Offered at TLC in 2011-12
PIANO LESSONS
Classical Piano * Suzuki & Traditional Methods
Offered offsite at my home studio, near TLC in Kalamazoo/Westwood
Contact me for more information on private piano lessons
Instructor: Sherese Bultman Mom, B.M.E.
Certified by Suzuki Association of the Americas
Instrumental Music Instructor, K-12th grades
(269) 373-9282 sheresemom@yahoo.com
All ages (3-adult) * All levels and backgrounds, Beginner-Advanced * Note reading
Ear training * Music includes classical, sacred/worship, fiddling, and more!
Develop discipline and commitment * Individual skills and ensemble skills
Positive environment * Performance opportunities * No talent required; we develop that here!
Every child can!
VIOLIN PROGRAM INCLUDES WEEKLY PRIVATE LESSON & GROUP CLASS:
• Group Violin Classes – 45 minute group class at TLC during Wed 2:30-4 class period. Flexible
scheduling within this period based on enrollment, age, and experience, allowing for different
levels and age groups, play-ins, & reading ensembles. In group class, an integral part of Suzuki
string instruction, students learn to play as part of an ensemble, enjoy the motivational social
atmosphere of making music with others, and prepare for performance. Music skills also
developed through note reading, listening, activities, music theory/history.
• Private Violin Lessons - scheduled individually, 30 (or 45/60) minutes each, at TLC Wed. between
9:30-2:30 or at my home studio, times TBD. Students receive vital individual instruction on
technique and musicianship. Bring your top three 30 minute private lesson time preferences for
Wed. 9:30-2:30 to TLC registration. Preferences only reserved with deposit. (See tuition/fees).
VIOLIN PROGRAM INFORMATION
• Advanced students of any age or background (Suzuki or traditional) are welcome.
• Beginner Middle & High school students are highly encouraged to start! It’s never too late to
develop skills on an instrument you can enjoy for life! Beginners age 9-adult start on a real violin.
• Beginners age 3-8 start on a box violin and move to a real violin after developing right and left
hand skills separately. Early exposure to music will benefit your child for life!

2. • I have enjoyed home schooling my children for 9 years, and I love how Suzuki “fits” home
schooling. I model for you weekly how to be the daily home teacher, and you take notes on your
child’s lesson. Your presence at classes is vital for these reasons. Your role gradually decreases
for the 11-13 year old, becoming more optional by age 14+. Musical experience not needed, just a
notebook & enthusiasm!
MATERIALS NEEDED FOR VIOLIN
Beginners: Suzuki CD, Suzuki book, notebook. Details after enrollment or at start of class.
Advancing students: New music and materials occasionally needed; individually determined.
Instruments for all: Consult with me for sizing & recommendations before buying or renting.
(Beware of VSO’s!) Beginners age 3-8 do not need a real violin until shortly after instruction
begins. Instruments are available to purchase beginning around $150, or for rental beginning around
$16/mo. A limited number of rentals are available through me beginning at $9/mo.
INSTRUCTOR’S QUALIFICATIONS
• 21 years teaching experience, pre-K to adult students, Suzuki and traditional methods. Private and group
lessons; violin, piano, viola, cello.
• Completed Suzuki Teacher Training with Dr. J. Palac, MSU, and with Suzuki Association of the
Americas: G. Arnold, C. Reuning, and R. Sandrok, who trained with Dr. Suzuki.
• A passion to share music with others, with the same goals as Bach (see quote below).
• Coached string quartets at local Chamber Music Workshop, ASTA string camp, & in public schools.
• Violinist in Orchestra for Handel’s Messiah with Kalamazoo Oratorio Society.
• Taught violin with Suzuki Academy of Kalamazoo and MSU Suzuki Violin Program.
• Violinist with Fox Valley Symphony, Green Bay Symphony, and MSU Symphony.
• Conducted orchestras and taught stringed instruments, 4 years full time, Wisconsin Public Schools.
• Masters level courses in musicology at University of Michigan. (Half of the master’s degree completed).
• Bachelor of Music Education degree, With High Honors, Michigan State University School of Music.
• Violin Performance study with Dr. Walter Verdehr, MSU; most coursework for this degree completed.
• Violin study with David Updegraff, WMU, David Reed, and Janet Bogart, Kalamazoo Talent Education.
• Piano Performance study with Dai Uk Lee, MSU; piano study with Jill Christian, Kalamazoo.
• Concertmaster of KJSO, 1 yr, Violin soloist with Kal. Symphony, 1983 Youth Concerts.
VIOLIN TUITION / FEES
• On registration day, you may reserve your place in the program for the 2011-2012 school year with a
deposit of $50. The full school year commitment is expected. The deposit will be applied to your final
spring 2012 payment but is otherwise non-refundable.
• Tuition covers two classes (30 min. private and group) per week for the school year of 34 weeks. See me
for longer private lesson rates.
• You may choose nine monthly payments of $99 due by the 1st lesson of the month from Sept-May;
OR four quarterly payments of $221 due by the 1st lesson of Sept, Nov, Jan, and Mar. Semester payment
option also available.
• At least 4 summer lessons are highly encouraged to keep skills and motivation up and are billed separately.
• Any TLC fees (registration, building rental) are additional.
I look forward to making music with your family!
“Music’s only purpose should be for the glory of God and the recreation of the human spirit.”
-Johann Sebastian Bach