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Music

I-Ching Tsai

MUS56 · MUSIC9 · MUS432 · PIANO · MUS19 · MUSIC · MUSIC19 · MUS39 · CLASSPIANO · MUS32 · 37 lifetime ratings

AI rating
79/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
66.67%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

Take her for Music Appreciation if you will actually read the book; expect more structure and practice if you take piano.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy credit optionClear grading criteriaReading-heavyOpen-book friendlySupportive piano instructor
  • Music Appreciation is widely treated as a manageable credit class if you read and .
  • Online sections often mention open-book tests and , but short terms .
  • Piano students often praise her patience and help, though a few call her strict about practice and absences.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

80/100

Many students say an A is realistic if you read, do discussions, and .

Online reviews more often say easy A and open book; in-person piano still rewards practice.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Content is introductory and passable with reading, but short online terms and .

Online short terms feel harder due to weekly chapter volume; regular terms are milder.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

Some online and appreciation sections feel flexible, while piano and some lecture sections stress attendance or dropping after absences.

Online reviews rarely stress seat time; piano/in-person .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

Most students recommend her for credit or piano help, with .

Recommendation is stronger for in-person piano and standard MUS19 than for rushed online sections.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

76/100

Students repeatedly call her an easy or , and .

Format shift

Online essays and discussion boards are especially described as lenient.

Workload

Moderate

52/100

Workload is manageable in normal terms but can spike with , and concert reports.

Format shift

Short online semesters get the heaviest reading complaints.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

, and piano support, while a minority find her boring or strict.

Format shift

Piano comments are warmer; some online appreciation comments are cooler about engagement.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

, and concert or short papers rather than one single format.

Format shift

Online leans quiz and discussion heavy; and reports.

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

31 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person and piano-focused , and fair if you study or practice; a minority say she is strict or boring.

Main concern

Some piano or theory sections demand more practice and .

What students said

“As long as you read from the textbook, passing should be no problem.”
MUS19
“ and helpfull. i really liked her class.”
MUS32
“if you want to learn how to play piano,this teahcer is the one!she won't leave you behind if you don't understand something”
MUS32

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online MUS19 is usually doable with textbook-based quizzes, discussions, and open-book tests, though some students find the .

Main concern

and occasional timed or listening-quiz frustration.

What students said

“It's certainly an easy A class with a .”
MUS19
“Since the for the composers and the songs in the book”
MUS19
“For tests you are only given 30 seconds to answer each question.”
MUS19

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are often open book and closely tied to practice quizzes, though listening or timed online items can still sting.

Open bookPractice quizzes match testsListening examsTimed online items

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person comments emphasize studying notes and terminology for .

Terminology examsConcert reportStudy from notes
“If you study the terminology, you'll do great on the exams.”
44866
“ .”
MUS19

Online

; a few reviews mention harsh timers or tough listening quizzes.

Open bookPractice quizzesListening quizzesTimed questions
“Since the for the composers and the songs in the book, you'll be glad you did.”
MUS19
“For tests you are only given 30 seconds to answer each question.”
MUS19

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“It's certainly an easy A class with a .”

Voice snapshots generated from 37 reviews (6 online, 31 in , and piano support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Easy Credit Path

80/100

“Took online, really easy. Do the discussion posts and the her tests).”

📘 Open-Book Advantage

78/100

“ ). She is an and posts.”

🎹 Supportive Piano Teaching

76/100

“if you want to learn how to play piano,this teahcer is the one!she won't leave you behind if you don't understand something”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is such an awesome teacher and her class was very easy
  • and expectations
  • and helpfull

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy A
  • As long as you read from the textbook, passing should be no problem
  • There is a lot of reading and the

Theme 3

💻 About Online Format

  • . Over 10 chapters to read a WEEK
  • Don't expect to learn much about music. However, if your taking for credits, it's a good choice.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

37

Recent reviews read by the AI

37

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-seven reviews over many years show a fairly stable pattern: easy credit for MUS19 with reading, plus supportive piano teaching, despite some online friction.

Inside 37 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 521
4 out of 56
3 out of 55
2 out of 54
1 out of 51

Course coverage

MUS1916 reviews
MUS327 reviews
MUSIC195 reviews
CLASSPIANO2 reviews
448661 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

3

A 3

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

0

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D range

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F

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