AI Rate Professor

Music

Brian Driscoll

MUSIC32 · MUSIC1OR2 · MUS2 · MUS6 · MUSIC1 · MU32 · MU2 · MUSIC2636 · MUSIC60A · MUSIC26 · MUSIC2AND6 · MUSIC2779 · MUSIC2 · MUSIC6 · 57 lifetime ratings

AI rating
89/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
85.71%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you want to actually learn music theory and will stay on top of daily practice and homework.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring and inspirationalAmazing lecturesLots of homeworkClear grading criteriaAccessible outside class
  • Highly praised as caring, funny, and and office-hour support.
  • Music theory and ear-training need daily practice; not a free A but fair if you put in the work.
  • Attendance and participation matter; online and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Many students earn As with , and resubmission chances, but it is not a free A and sight-singing can be unforgiving.

Online reviewers more often call it easy if you stay current; and ear training demand more practice.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

, but music theory and daily drills feel tough without prior training.

Online survey courses read as lighter; in-person Music 2 and 6 feel more demanding.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

and skipping hurts both learning and the grade.

Nearly all detailed ; online is structured around daily work rather than seat time.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

84/100

, and genuine care, despite a minority of harsh critiques.

Online and and complaints both concentrated in person.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

68/100

Students report late work options, resubmissions, and help paths when you show effort, though .

Format shift

In-person reviews emphasize second chances more; and staying current.

Workload

Moderate

42/100

Expect daily or , and readings; volume is steady rather than pure exam cramming.

Format shift

Online winter and short sessions pack quizzes and assignments tightly; in-person theory needs daily practice.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

, and deep care for student success.

Format shift

Both formats praise accessibility; a few older in-person critiques cite harsh drills or uneven support.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

, and participation rather than a single exam.

Format shift

Online leans quiz-and-reading heavy; , and performance skills.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

44 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person music theory and musicianship classes are fun, structured, and and high standards; untrained students may struggle without daily practice.

Main concern

Sight-singing and theory can wash out students without prior training if .

What students said

“it was maybe the most fun I've ever had in a class. He's a funny guy and also really serious about music and a great teacher.”
MUSIC1OR2
“the classes (2 and 6) are both a lot of work and require weekly/daily practice for you to do well.”
MUSIC6
“it's definitely not as easy A, but if you simply do the work and study, anyone can get there.”
MUSIC1OR2

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online music survey and theory sections are manageable if you keep up with , and timed exams; professor is responsive and accommodating.

Main concern

Daily quizzes and sessions if you fall behind.

What students said

“Not a hard class at all, just make sure to be on top of everything, then you will be fine!”
MUSIC32
“ and , and they're all about the info on the readings. No surprises.”
MU32
“His class requires you to read alot of his online lectures but quizzes and .”
MUSIC32

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes track readings and homework; friendliness is average with some timed pressure and occasional pop quizzes.

Daily quizzesMidterm and finalPop quizzesTimed online exams

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person classes use homework-aligned tests, participation, and occasional pop quizzes; .

Homework-aligned testsPop quizzesParticipation matters
“the and problems you do from the homework.”
MUSIC1OR2
“In Music 2, he , so try not to be late.”
MUS6

Online

Online and final based on readings and lectures.

Daily online quizzesTimed midterm and finalReading-based tests
“there was a quiz every day (10 questions in 8 mins) 5 assignments... There was 1 midterm and a final (80 questions in an hour)”
MUSIC32
“quizzes and . Make sure you dont fall behind with reading.”
MUSIC32

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“I took Driscoll's Music 1 Spring of 2019 and it was maybe the most fun I've ever had in a class. He's a funny guy and also really serious about music and a great teacher.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews spanning online and , and grading themes. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“Because of this professor, I fell in love with music theory ! Such a inspiring and students !!”

👍 Recommendation Rate

84/100

“Overall an outstanding professor.”

📚 Workload Reality

42/100

“the classes (2 and 6) are both a lot of work and require weekly/daily practice for you to do well.”

⚖️ Getting an A

58/100

“it's definitely not as easy A, but if you simply do the work and study, anyone can get there.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Amazing lectures
  • Great sense of humor
  • and understandable

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Not an easy A class
  • Be ready to work
  • He will give you opportunities to do better
  • Do the work and study

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Caring and kind
  • and office hours
  • Respected and inspirational
  • Nurturing professor

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

57

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years with rich detail and consistent themes on teaching quality, workload, and fairness support high confidence.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 540
4 out of 511
3 out of 50
2 out of 53
1 out of 53

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

22 reported outcomes

A range

18

A+ 1 · A 15 · A- 2

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1