Students enjoyed the fun and interesting atmosphere where students received lessons on music and music theory. The worst aspects of this course included the often disorganized quizzes and il -structured class periods. The course would improve if the professor engaged the students with more hands-on experiments that correlated with concepts. It would also improve if the professor covered the difficult concepts more in-depth. Prospective students should know this is a great course which teaches them

The best aspects of the course included the straightforward and basic lessons on music theory, and getting hands on practice by playing instruments in class. The worst aspect of this course was the lack of study materials outside of the classroom. Students who fel behind had a hard time catching up with the concepts. The course would improve if the instructor could be slower at times and give the students instructions on some of the topics. Prospective students should know that this is a simple and standard

Students found that the best aspects of this course were the relaxed class atmosphere and the light workload each week. Although many students found that the course provided the basics of music theory, several students felt that they needed to look to outside sources to get additional information. Students suggested that getting the class more involved during the lecture and increasing the listening exercises would make it easier to learn the materials. Prospective students do not need any musical background, but knowing an instrument is a plus. Students should allow several hours to complete the homework assignments.

The best aspects of this course included the breadth of the materials covered, as well as the engaging class discussions. Students enjoyed the subject and found the in-class exercises to be very helpful when learning the theories. The work was sometimes tedious and students complained that the homework and the classwork could be repetitive. They suggested improvements such as additional ear-training exercises and listening activities. Prospective students who are musicians will especially benefit from this course but anyone with an interest in music theory will be able to do well.

Students praised this course for serving as a good introduction to music theory and for having an instructor who was genuinely interested in student’s success. Students perceived that the course’s homework could be long and tedious. Students also found that the course seemed to lack energy as students often weren’t engaged in the course. Suggestions for improvement were few, but they included a desire by multiple students that the course include more listening exercises in order to chal enge students. Prospective students should know that students found that the course didn’t require students to have prior knowledge of music. In fact, the course established a solid foundation for students to take up more advanced musical studies.

Students praised this course for having a charismatic and approachable instructor who taught an interesting introduction to the fundamentals of music. Perceived issues with the course included a broad belief that the course had a surprisingly heavy workload that got larger as the course moved on. Suggestions for improvement included a broad belief that the course’s pace should be slowed down so the students wouldn’t experience a sudden ramp up in the course’s work. Prospective students should know that students found that the course does not expect them to have any background in music. Students also found that the course is not an ‘easy A’ and it requires a fair amount of work.

The best aspects of this course included looking at various facets pertaining to music theory that provided a comprehensive learning experience and listening to the instructor lecture at the piano. Students also appreciated the instructor’s engaging demeanor. Some students felt that the workload was excessive and the assignments pedantic. Suggestions included incorporating more technical aspects of music and distributing the assignments evenly throughout the week. Prospective students should know that this course requires a significant amount of work outside of the classroom but is a wonderful class for learning music theory.

The best aspects of this course included the instructor’s dedication to making sure the students were learning the content and his enthusiasm for the material. One student felt that the instructor moved too quickly through the content. Another student stated that, at times, it was difficult to correspond with the instructor, particularly through email. Suggestions included providing more opportunities to practice music analysis and making class participation a more inclusive process. Prospective students should know this class requires a lot of work.

Many students enrol ed in this course agreed that the professor of this course created an open and comfortable environment, while keeping the course material interesting and engaging. Students learned about the theory behind music and found that when the professor played the piano while teaching, they could put the theories into context. However, students said that the work load was very heavy at times and assignment instructions lacked clarity. It was suggested that there be a new program implemented for homework assignments to improve this course. Prospective students should be wil ing to put in more work if they do not have a musical background.

The professor of this course provided his students with lessons taught from both his personal experiences and professional knowledge. Students enjoyed learning about different types of music and analyzing them with a completely different view. They also liked the professors “redo” policy. However, the professor lacked the time to meet with students, and often times would respond late to emails or wouldn’t respond at al . More emphasis on music composition and mnemonic devices would improve the quality of this course. It would be a plus that students play some sort of instrument so that they understand the concepts discussed.

The best part about this course was the fun, engaging and enthusiastic professor who was invested in her students’ success. Students praised the professor for tailoring lectures to the needs of the students, and for creating a relaxed yet rigorous classroom environment. Some students found the homework assignments to be tedious and cumbersome, and the pace of the class to be very fast. This class could be improved by slowing down for beginners, and by awarding participation points for completing the worksheets. Prospective students should know this class offers a pressure free environment to learn music theory.