AI Rate Professor

Music

Tad Carpenter

MUSIC5658 · MUSIC60 · MUSIC62 · LMBTORSL · MUSIC70C · MUS55 · MUSIC61 · LMBTOFR · 70C · PERCUSSION · BAND · 87A · BAND1588 · MUSIC155 · MARCHING · MUSIC158 · 22 lifetime ratings

AI rating
97/100
RMP rating
5.0/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
1.5

The decision

Must-take percussion and band instructor if you will show up, practice, and want a .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyPercussion legendPatient mentorFun and hilariousAttendance mattersInspiring teacher
  • Perfect 5.0 quality across 22 reviews with universal praise for percussion teaching
  • Show up and practice and an A is realistic; beginners can reach performance level
  • and he gets serious if students do not practice

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Reported grades are A or A- and comments say you earn an A by showing up and practicing .

; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

Average difficulty is low and many call it easy or fun, though practice and skill-building still matter.

; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

as mandatory and tags say skip class and you will not pass.

; no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Every quality rating is top-tier and students repeatedly call him one of the best percussion professors.

; no online reviews.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

90/100

Students and effort, not harsh curves or .

Format shift

; no online reviews.

Workload

Light

78/100

Workload centers on practice and showing .

Format shift

; no online reviews.

Teaching experience

Excellent

98/100

Near-perfect reviews describe him as , and inspiring.

Format shift

; no online reviews.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

, and performance readiness rather than formal exams.

Format shift

; no online reviews.

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

22 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person percussion and ensemble classes feel fun, educational, and supportive; students credit him for skill growth and performance confidence.

Main concern

Skipping class or not practicing will hurt your grade and may upset him.

What students said

“If you didn't get an A, you didn't show up to class.”
70C
“Very patient and kind. A and getting them to performance level.”
87A
“With hardly any experience before, I was able to go on to perform for an audience and feel happy with all that I learned under his instruction.”
3320

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do ; evaluation appears performance and participation based.

Performance-based assessmentPractice and attendance weighted

Assessment risk

Varies

70/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and live performance skill rather than formal written exams.

Performance-based assessmentAttendance required
“He does get upset if you don't practice, but if you don't like to practice why are you taking the class?”
70C
“Teaches so you learn quickly. Very patient and kind.”
87A

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“One of the best Percussion Profs at PCC. If you didn't get an A, you didn't show up to class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 22 , and grade themes. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

98/100

“Amazing in everyway! and inspiring, yet challenges musicians at every skill level.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

“ . One of the best Percussion Profs at PCC.”

❤️ About Character

95/100

“He's incredibly talented as well as sweet and patient.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Fun guy, teaches you a lot.
  • and demonstrate things you don't get
  • great teaching techniques

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • . good times.
  • If you didn't get an A, you didn't show up to class.
  • Skip class? You won't pass.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Tad is a legend in the drumming community
  • most importantly, he cares

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

22

Recent reviews read by the AI

22

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

22 fully consistent 5-star reviews span many years, though many older comments are brief and grade details are sparse.

Inside 22 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 522
4 out of 50
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

70C2 reviews
MUSIC602 reviews
MUSIC612 reviews
MUSIC622 reviews
PERCUSSION2 reviews
Show 12 more courses
33201 review
87A1 review
BAND1 review
BAND15881 review
LMBTOFR1 review
LMBTORSL1 review
MARCHING1 review
MUS551 review
MUSIC1551 review
MUSIC1581 review
MUSIC56581 review
MUSIC70C1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

4 reported outcomes

A range

4

A 2 · A- 2

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values