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Music

Steven Jones

GTR123 · ABC81 · MUSIC81A · MUSIC81AB · MUSIC81C · GUITARENSEMBLE · MUS · B81 · MUSIC81B · MUSIC81 · MUS82 · 21 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you want real classical guitar skill and will put in the practice hours.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerClassical Guitar PuristTechnique SticklerPassionate MentorPractice-Required GrowthBrutally Honest Care
  • Elite classical guitar instructor who rebuilds technique from the ground up
  • Grades reward serious practice and openness to his strict method
  • Not a casual or steel-string pop guitar class

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

55/100

Students report strong grades when they practice and follow his method, but technique work and hours are required.

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Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Classical technique, reading, and theory are real work, especially for beginners or non-classical players.

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Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

as mandatory for credit sections.

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Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

93/100

Near-universal praise for teaching quality and growth if you want classical guitar seriously.

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Course guide

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Grading

Fair

68/100

and attainable As for committed students, but he is strict and honest about technique.

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Workload

Moderate

42/100

Expect serious practice hours and method .

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Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students call him one of the finest classical guitar teachers at PCC with deep knowledge and care.

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Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Assessment centers on playing technique, practice, and in-class performance rather than formal exams.

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Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person classical guitar studio with passionate, strict technique coaching and strong long-term growth if you practice.

Main concern

Strict classical-only method can frustrate casual players or those unwilling to change technique.

What students said

“He will make you an outstanding classical guitarist and a great lead guitar player if you play steel guitar too. Just be open to his teaching method and put in the hours.”
MUSIC81
“This guy is brutally honest, but he genuinely cares about you. , you will learn a lot.”
MUSIC81C
“I'd suggest avoiding him if you're trying to learn it for fun.”
MUSIC81A

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

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Reviews emphasize playing and technique critique more than traditional proctored exams.

Performance-based assessmentTechnique evaluation

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; success is framed around correct technique and practice.

Technique critiqueIn-class performance
“When I played for him, he really beat me up over technique, and I hated him for it, but kept coming to class anyways.”
MUSIC81C

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He has a lot of heart and loves to teach. He will make you an outstanding classical guitarist... Just be open to his teaching method and put in the hours.”

Voice snapshots generated from 21 in-person reviews, highlighting classical technique, passion, and practice demands. Credibility rating: High.

🎸 Teaching Excellence

94/100

“One of the finest teachers at PCC. If you are at all interested in classical guitar, .”

🔥 Strict Technique Growth

88/100

“This guy is brutally honest, but he genuinely cares about you. , you will learn a lot.”

⚠️ Not For Casual Players

40/100

“I'd suggest avoiding him if you're trying to learn it for fun.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He teaches music theory so you understand it too.
  • He really hammers home the fundamentals.
  • Really good at teaching classical guitar!You will Love it!!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Just be open to his teaching method and put in the hours.
  • All you have to do is practice playing and you do great.
  • You have to play exactly how he tells you

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He has a lot of heart and loves to teach.
  • Extremely Nice and Gentle~ Always smiles~
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Data context

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Analysis sample

21

Recent reviews read by the AI

21

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

21 detailed in-person reviews spanning many years with strong consensus on teaching excellence and method strictness.

Inside 21 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 520
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Course coverage

MUSIC816 reviews
MUSIC81A4 reviews
MUSIC81B2 reviews
MUSIC81C2 reviews
ABC811 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

5 reported outcomes

A range

4

A 4

B range

0

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C range

0

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D range

0

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F

0

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No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1