MAC Program Progression
Found in: Music & Creativity (MAC) Program, Online Learning
Jen P., Utah
I posted about the MAC program to someone looking for piano exposure for some younger homeschooling kids in a facebook group I am in. She is now asking me more and I’m not sure how to respond since I haven’t actually been through the whole MAC program myself and I’m not sure how many levels it will end up having and what the plan is for developing those?
Her response: “I just signed up for this, I see the first so many lessons are free and then you buy the next courses. How fast does one go through these? How far can they go online?”
Robin Keehn, Washington
The MAC program is limited to the free Foundation course (10 songs) and then the Foundation Enhancement course which builds on those same pieces. If you visit www.pianoonline.com you can see more there.
As for how long it takes to go through the Foundation, as Neil says, “How long is a piece of string?” If I were to guess it could take them 4-6 months (for an average student). At this point, Neil has not released the next program, which will be called ‘Development 1″ and there is not a release date scheduled. So, they’ll get started and then they’ll need you.
If I were you, I’d be sure to talk about how self-study is great but that most people drop off because of the lack of accountability & specific coaching that you provide. If they’re looking for long-term results, learning with you is going to be the answer.
Jen P., Utah
This is a person not in my area and I am not set up to do online. They are using it to give SM a try and then find a teacher they can do online with. Thanks!
Original discussion started February 25, 2020