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Gabrielle K., Iowa

No, but I’ve used it a ton, and I’d say it’s feasible until adding the 7s. Even adults struggle when they get to the 7’s position, not because it’s really difficult, but it’s a giant chord and it’s a new concept having the 7 on the top. I’ve had to do a lot of technical work with it to ease strain on the hand especially if the hand is smaller, working just with this chord before implementing any other tricks without the LH, using it on it’s own with jam tracks, etc. Just a heads up

Ian B., California

I have done this from time to time. But remember that the SM teaching approach is a 3-part coaching model, not flipped. Depending on the assignment/project, I present the new content during class which is preparation for the student reviewing material during the week. Then they return for a feedback and coaching session and the project can either move forward or hold for additional processing.

Maureen K., California

Ian True. I wonder if and how that may shift, as SM produces videos now that are more thorough, more suitable for self-learning. It’s a balancing act, how much to present in class for the students who want and need more.

Ian B., California

Maureen Karpan You’ll have to ask Neil Moore. But my understanding is that the MAC program is the only “self study” program. Everything else is connected to the teacher coaching relationship and it’s spelled out in the Teacher license as well.

Laurie Richards, Nebraska

I have, Maureen. I had a group of adult ladies, with one of them moving at a quicker pace. I had her progress on her own in BIP. It was inspiring to the others in her class to hear what she played.

This is more about adapting to a student’s needs, and since it involves a Supplemental Program, the flipped approach is fine.

Robert R., Missouri

I’ve done this on occasion. Like when I’m trying to merge two groups and one student is behind. I will send them to the videos and then check in on them mid-week. Also, I do a ‘Level End Review’ at the end of each level to make sure everyone is still playing all of there songs properly. If one of the students in a group has forgotten some of the BIP concepts, I’ll send them to the videos for a refresher and then check in on them mid-week.

Ironically, sometimes I’ll even play the videos in class pausing periodically to make sure they are following. I’ll especially do that with the videos that have animation. Having that short blast of a media event mixed with writing things on the white board and hands on the piano helps keep brains alert for certain students. I’ve even done this on group Zoom lessons using the ‘Share’ feature.