AI Rate Professor

Music

Phillip Young

MUSIC43 · MUSIC21 · 9F · MUSIC28 · MUSIC41B · MUSC004D · MUSIC4B · MUSIC · MUSICAPPRECIAT · MUSC041A · MUS4A · MUS41 · MUSIC41A · MUSIC4ABC · 46 lifetime ratings

AI rating
93/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
84.62%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

Must-take music and piano professor if you will practice and show up; if .

Best fit · Effort For RewardMaster Pianist MentorPractice-Based Easy ACaring and PatientQuiz Heavy KeyboardExtra Credit Friendly
  • Students overwhelmingly praise his skill, patience, and passion for piano and music.
  • Grades reward practice and effort; not a free A but achievable with daily work.
  • Expect frequent quizzes, lab hours, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

74/100

Many call grades easy with practice and , but piano and history sections still require consistent work, not zero effort.

Online students report simple setup and high grades; and quizzes.

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

Difficulty averages mid-low, but keyboard series and music majors face fast pacing and lots of quizzes.

Online difficulty ranges easy to tough; in-person piano and theory sit more in the middle.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

30/100

, and required lab or concert hours.

Online MUS41 listed attendance not mandatory; most in-person keyboard and opera history say yes.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Roughly 85 percent would take again and the bulk of reviews are glowing 5s calling him a reason to attend PCC.

; online is mostly strong with .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

78/100

Often grades on effort and improvement with , though some say favorites and hierarchy dynamics appear.

Format shift

Online and effort.

Workload

Moderate

52/100

Daily practice, , and occasional concert requirements.

Format shift

Online advanced piano can feel very tough; appreciation-style classes are lighter.

Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

Dominant theme is masterful, patient, passionate teaching that produces real skill gains.

Format shift

Strong across both formats despite one online professionalism complaint.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

68/100

Quizzes almost every class, and occasional reflection papers.

Format shift

; opera history lists multiple-choice exams and a paper.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

43 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students across decades call him an outstanding, caring piano and music teacher who grades on effort if you practice, with and .

Main concern

Frequent quizzes and hierarchy-style critique can stress weaker performers.

What students said

“This teach really cares and wants you to succeed.”
MUSC041A
“An but grades on effort. Understands and .”
MUSIC4ABC
“He creates this hierarchy of and ”
MUSIC43

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, and inspiring with , while one music-appreciation student reports unprofessional email confusion.

Main concern

One online student reported a .

What students said

“I took his class online and found him to be really engaging... and entertaining.”
MUS41
“You will not find a , and knowledgeable instructor.”
MUSC004D
“He followed up, scolding me for not responding? Said, verbatim, Aren't you concerned that we'll get along?”
MUSICAPPRECIAT

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Expect and several exams; , and performance checks.

Quizzes every classMultiple choice examsTake-home exams mentionedConcert attendancePerformance grading

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person courses often quiz every session with , and required concerts or lab hours.

Quiz every classMultiple choice examsTake-home examsConcert attendance18 hours piano lab
“There are 3 Exams (Multiple Choice), 1 Required Concert Attendance, and 1 Reflection Paper.”
MUSIC28
“ because it forced me to practice.”
MUS4A
“4 quizzed, 2 midterms, 2 take home exams, and a final.”
MUSIC21

Online

Online comments emphasize engaging lectures, clear criteria, and ; reviews do not clearly prove webcam or Lockdown use.

Extra creditClear grading criteriaEngaging online lectures
“professor Young made it very simple and has a great attitude.”
MUS41
“Be ready for one of the toughest, but most . (He does give !)”
MUSC004D

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Dr. Young is a master of his art. You will not find a , and knowledgeable instructor.”

Voice snapshots generated from 46 reviews (3 online, 43 in person), highlighting mastery, practice-based grades, and frequent quizzes. Credibility rating: High.

🎹 Teaching Mastery

92/100

“Amazing professor! Inspiring, responsibility, patience, respected by all of us.”

👍

90/100

“Probably THE nicest man in the world. He's the reason why I go to PCC!!”

📝 Quiz Load

45/100

“ . .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • he always rushed, sometimes literally, to help every student that was having difficulty.
  • His candid, constructive feedback helped significantly raise their performance skills
  • funny and interesting teacher, has his own charming character in teaching music

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Just spend some time outside of class practicing and you'll be fine.
  • An but grades on effort.
  • if you fail this class, you will surely fail at life. all you have to do is recognize a few songs and thats it. an easy A.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • This teach really cares and wants you to succeed.
  • Always encourage students to try the best
  • He's just as condescending as Mrs. Stoup, but at least she knows it.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

46

Recent reviews read by the AI

46

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-six reviews over two decades with , and quiz-heavy structure.

Inside 46 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

11

A+ 4 · A 7

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1