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Music

Allen Menton

MUS106 · MUS109 · MUS203 · MUS103 · 21 lifetime ratings

AI rating
41/100
RMP rating
3.5/5
Take again
54.55%
Difficulty
4.3

The decision

if you want rigorous music theory training and can , and direct criticism.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerRigorous theory trainingLots of homeworkMandatory attendancePop quizzesKnowledgeable but intimidating
  • Students consistently say Menton is highly knowledgeable and can make serious music students stronger.
  • The , and exams or quizzes are frequent.
  • Student experience is polarized because some find his tough style motivating while others find it condescending or inflexible.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

37/100

An A is possible, but it requires constant homework, attendance, studying, participation, and .

Both formats require heavy effort, and online reviews sound especially unforgiving.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

24/100

Music theory concepts are repeatedly described as rigorous, fast, and difficult to grasp without steady practice.

In-person students often say the challenge pays off, while online students emphasize confusion and pressure.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

8/100

, and participation are essential and absences are treated harshly.

Both online and .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

, but many students dislike the workload and tone.

In-person recommendation is mixed but often positive for committed majors, while online recommendation is negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

28/100

Grades appear strict because students report , and little flexibility.

Format shift

Strictness appears in both formats, with and unexcused absences.

Workload

Overwhelming

14/100

Students repeatedly describe lots of , and work continuing through the end of the term.

Format shift

Both formats report heavy workload, with .

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

He is widely seen as knowledgeable and effective for motivated students, but his intimidating and condescending style hurts the experience.

Format shift

and strong criticism, while online reviews are consistently negative.

Assessment method

Balanced

63/100

Assessment , and exams.

Format shift

Both formats mention homework plus exams or .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are split between praise for deep learning and frustration with , and condescending behavior.

Main concern

The , and tolerance for a tough classroom style.

What students said

“he is by far the best and most knowledgeable professor of music theory.”
MUS203
“The .”
MUS106
“ !!”
MUS109

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews are strongly negative, , and inflexible attendance expectations.

Main concern

Online students found the class overwhelming and unforgiving.

What students said

“The concepts covered were hard to grasp.”
MUS109
“Class is rigorous. .”
MUS203

Exam style

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Exams and quizzes are frequent and demanding, but reviews do not clearly prove open-book status, webcam use, or Lockdown Browser.

Frequent QuizzesPop QuizzesIntense ExamsStrict Attendance

Assessment risk

Strict

25/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and 60-plus-question exams, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules.

Pop QuizzesWeekly Quiz or Test60 Plus Question Exams
“I can't count the number of quizzes.”
MUS106
“Exams are usually 60+ questions.”
MUS203

Online

Online reviews mention intense exams and homework through the final class, but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Intense ExamsFinal Class Homework
“Prepare for intense exams and .”
MUS203

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Dr. Menton 100% makes you a better musician.”

Voice snapshots generated from 22 reviews, highlighting key themes in rigor, teaching value, workload, and classroom tone; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

62/100

“He is an amazing professor, and as long as you keep coming to class, you WILL learn.”

📚 Workload Pressure

14/100

“The .”

⚖️ Recommendation Split

55/100

“Learning from him is a great opportunity, he pushes you really hard but he sets you up for success.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He cares if he sees you care.
  • He can come off as rude/condescending, he will call on you in class.
  • Professor belittled many students during lectures.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Workload

  • There's about 2-3 hours of hw per class.
  • Do the homework and show up.
  • Gives a ton of homework.

Theme 3

🎵 About Learning Value

  • Overall, felt very prepared for upper-level music courses after taking Menton's class.
  • If you are into theory or composition, you will love him.
  • he motivated me to want to learn more about theory.

Data context

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Analysis sample

22

Recent reviews read by the AI

21

Lifetime ratings

87/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-two detailed reviews across recent years show a consistent pattern of rigor, heavy work, and polarized teaching style.

Inside 22 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 511
4 out of 51
3 out of 52
2 out of 53
1 out of 55

Course coverage

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MUS1065 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

19 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 1 · A 3 · A- 4

B range

7

B+ 2 · B 2 · B- 3

C range

3

C 2 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1