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De Anza College · Music

Ilan Glasman

MUSI13A · MUSIC13B · MUS1 · MUSIC21 · MUS1D · MUS1A · MUS21 · MUSIC1S · MUS21VSINGERS · MUSI020 · 1A · MUSIC1A · MUSI20 · MUSI1A · MUS20 · MUS13A · 13A · 100 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
85%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

if you enjoy music, show up consistently, and want an encouraging professor who rewards effort.

Best fit · Effort For RewardInspirational conductorCaring and accessibleEngaging lecturesParticipation mattersStrict but fair
  • Students overwhelmingly describe Glasman as passionate, funny, caring, and highly engaging.
  • Grades are usually strong, but , and study for some music history tests.
  • Choir and singing students praise the experience most, while a minority find him strict, moody, or unorganized.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

80/100

Most reported grades are A-range, but students still need attendance, participation, notes, practice, or studying for tests.

Online evidence shows easy A grades but little detail, while and effort.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

66/100

The courses are approachable and fun for many students, though , and performance expectations add challenge.

Online reviews describe an engaging class, while easier than some music history sections.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

as mandatory and several comments say punctuality and showing up matter.

, and in-person reviews repeatedly emphasize attendance and punctuality.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

, and ability to make music classes meaningful.

Online recommendations are fully positive but limited, while sharp negative exceptions.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Grades are often high, and comments mention fair grading, , and leniency, though some students call him a .

Format shift

, while in-person reviews show lenient outcomes with stricter expectations in some sections.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Choir and singing classes often feel manageable, but music history , and presentations.

Format shift

Online workload details are limited, while .

Teaching experience

Excellent

89/100

Most students praise him as , and helpful, despite some complaints about strictness or mood.

Format shift

Online reviews praise his energy and patience, while negative outliers.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment appears mixed across quizzes, tests, performances, concerts, assignments, presentations, and participation.

Format shift

Online reviews do not clearly describe assessment, while and performance-based evaluation.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

48 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, and music leadership, with some warnings about strict attendance and tests.

Main concern

Students who dislike strict attendance, performance, reading, or memorization may struggle.

What students said

“ , and Glasman .”
MUSI20
“No online class page, . Teacher can be rude, disrespectful, impatient.”
MUS1A

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews are very positive and say he keeps Zoom or online class energetic and helpful.

Main concern

The online sample is small, and it .

What students said

“Glasman is an amazing professor who keeps the class engaging, even online.”
MUSI20
“Prof Glasman still has so much energy and dedication even when it came to online class.”
MUSI20

Exam style

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Exam evidence varies from student-friendly open-note or and performance assessments.

Open-Note QuizzesOpen-Book FinalPerformance MidtermsFinal ShowcaseHard Tests

Assessment risk

Varies

66/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention open-note quizzes, an , and some hard memory-based tests.

Open-Note QuizzesOpen-Book FinalPerformance MidtermsHard Tests
“Easy quizzes every week that , so as long as and review the book you'll be fine.”
MUS1D
“ , but the notes are provided for you so you literally don't have to study.”
MUS1D
“but !”
1A

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove the .

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Of all the professors I know he is the most passionate, and is always working to assist students and improve his teachings.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

89/100

“Professor Ilan is very knowledgable and funny. He makes class interesting and engaging.”

👍 Recommendation Level

88/100

“He's really great! Truly loves teaching and helping his students as much as possible. ”

⚖️

78/100

“ , but the notes are provided for you so you literally don't have to study. .”

📌

18/100

“Be punctual and engaged, and he will give you the world.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is talented and funny! I can't wait until next quarter!
  • He makes the learning fun!
  • He loves his students and he loves the music.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Just study bfr exams, take advantage of opportunities, show up, ask 4 help.
  • U need passion and assiduousness to get a high grade in this class.
  • , and he gives .

Theme 3

❤️ About Support and Personality

  • He will help you find your confidence.
  • He really knows his stuff and definitely pushes his students out of their comfort zone.
  • Teacher can be rude, disrespectful, impatient.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

100

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 reviews across many years, with consistent praise and enough detailed dissent to show real tradeoffs.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 581
4 out of 59
3 out of 54
2 out of 51
1 out of 55

Course coverage

MUS1A10 reviews
1A6 reviews
MUS214 reviews
MUSI204 reviews
MUS13A3 reviews
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MUS21VSINGERS3 reviews
MUSI0203 reviews
MUSI1A3 reviews
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MUSIC212 reviews
MUS11 review
MUS1D1 review
MUS201 review
MUSIC13B1 review
MUSIC1S1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

35 reported outcomes

A range

24

A+ 8 · A 15 · A- 1

B range

3

B+ 2 · B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

8

Incomplete 2 · Not sure yet 6