Patrick Schulz

MUSIC103A · MUSIC3A · MUSIC3B · MUSIC101 · MUSIC1 · MUSIC11 · MUSABC · MUSIC111 · 17 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 100/100
RMP rating: 4.9/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 3.0

The decision

if you want a and rewards steady effort.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyPatient and caringClear explanationsAccessible helpExtra creditDoable A with work

Students consistently describe Schulz as patient, caring, and clear.
Most MUSIC101 and MUSIC111 students report easy grades, , and straightforward work.
Music theory courses can be fast and difficult, but students say his support makes them manageable.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Many students earned A , and lenient grading, but harder theory courses still require real work.

Online evidence is split between very simple MUSIC101 or MUSIC111 and a faster MUSIC11, while and mostly says the A is doable with attendance and work.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Intro music courses are described as clear and easy, while theory courses can be fast, term-heavy, and difficult.

Online reviews include one fast-paced theory warning, while and harder theory courses.

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

97/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him because , and available for help.

Both online and much larger and more consistent.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

Students mention easy homework, full-credit reports, , spread-out grading, and A outcomes across many reviews.

Format shift

Online reviews mention and , while in-person reviews add lenient reports and notecard tests.

Workload

Light

76/100

Most work is described as manageable or easy, though theory and winter courses can feel fast and require steady practice.

Format shift

Online workload ranges from simple tests to self-motivated fast pacing, while unless the course is theory-heavy.

Teaching experience

Excellent

98/100

Reviews repeatedly praise , and willingness to answer questions.

Format shift

Both formats strongly praise his support, with .

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

, and a few graded items, so assessment is mixed but somewhat test-focused in online MUSIC111.

Format shift

Online reviews lean more test-heavy, while , and tests.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and availability, with some warnings that theory classes move fast and require attendance.

Main concern

Some theory classes are difficult and fast enough that missed classes can leave students lost.

What students said

“Amazing professor who .”
MUSIC101

“This class is quite easy, his tests are 50 MCs and he allows you to bring a notecard.”
MUSIC11

“His theory class is very difficult though.”
MUSIC3A

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are very positive, with and strong support, though one music theory review says the class is fast and requires self-motivation.

Main concern

Online music theory may be fast paced and requires self-motivation.

What students said

“The only assignments assigned were tests, which were very straightforward.”
MUSIC111

“He is very caring about students grades and and easy!”
MUSIC101

“You will need to be self-motivated to get an A in this class, there is no way around that.”
MUSIC11

Exam style

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but student comments describe straightforward tests, a notecard allowance, and lenient report grading.

Straightforward TestsExtra CreditNotecard AllowedEasy Reports

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention a 50-question multiple-choice test with a notecard and easy report grading, but .

50 Multiple-Choice TestsNotecard AllowedEasy Report Grading

“his tests are 50 MCs and he allows you to bring a notecard”
MUSIC11

“He grades the reports really easily”
MUSIC11

Online

Online reviews clearly mention tests as straightforward but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, take-home, midterm, or .

Straightforward TestsExtra Credit

“The only assignments assigned were tests, which were very straightforward.”
MUSIC111

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Amazing professor who .”
Voice snapshots generated from 17 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and course pace. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

98/100

“ and goes over a music question with you under you understand.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

97/100

“ !”

📈 Grade Value

88/100

“it's a doable A but you do have to work for it.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Very easy to follow along.
and fun.
He made it easy by thoroughly explaining materials, answering all the questions.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

and helps a lot with perfecting concepts.
The only assignments assigned were tests, which were very straightforward.
His theory class is very difficult though.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

He is incredibly patient and willing as necessary.
and clarify anything.
He is very methodical (in a and his policies clearly.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Seventeen reviews across many years are highly consistent, though some older comments reduce freshness slightly.

Inside 17 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

MUSIC1014 reviews

MUSIC114 reviews

MUSIC12 reviews

MUSIC1112 reviews

MUSIC3A2 reviews

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MUSABC1 review

MUSIC103A1 review

MUSIC3B1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

9 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 4 · A 5

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Patrick Schulz

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Recommended

MustTake

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

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In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 Recommendation Rate

📈 Grade Value

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

❤️ About Support

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want a and rewards steady effort.