David Lopez

MUS119F · MUS106 · MUS116 · MUS120 · MUSA106F · MUS106F · MUS119 · MUS101 · MUSC116 · 19 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 100/100
RMP rating: 4.5/5
Take again: 94.12%
Difficulty: 2.2

The decision

if you want a friendly, engaging music professor whose classes are usually manageable with basic effort.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaringFunny LecturerClear ExplanationsEasy ClassHelpful Feedback

Students overwhelmingly describe Lopez as caring, funny, knowledgeable, and engaging.
Most reviews say the class is easy or very manageable if , and keep up.
Online reviews are positive but and , while in-person reviews emphasize fun lectures and approachable teaching.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Many students report A , and easy passing, though some courses still require notes, reading, or practice.

Online reviews support an easy pass with homework; homework, and manageable tests.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

Most courses feel beginner-friendly because , but music theory can move quickly for students who do not catch on fast.

Online reviews describe easy music appreciation work, while .

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

94/100

Students strongly recommend him for , and generally manageable grading.

Both formats are positive, with in-person reviews giving broader and stronger recommendation evidence.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

80/100

, and many A grades suggest lenient or student-friendly grading.

Format shift

; online reviews support easy passing but mention slow grading.

Workload

Light

78/100

Most reviews describe little homework, easy assignments, or manageable readings, though online Connect work and note-taking can add effort.

Format shift

Online workload includes readings and Connect homework; and some theory pace.

Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

Students consistently praise his , and ability to explain music concepts.

Format shift

Both formats praise him, but engagement and explanation quality.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Reviews mention homework, quizzes, concert reports, tests, and class participation, so assessment .

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize homework and readings, while , and participation.

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

16 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and clear teaching, with most students finding the class easy if they participate and take notes.

Main concern

Some students find lectures boring or fast-paced, especially in theory-heavy classes.

What students said

“never gave hw and .”
MUS101

“He is great at explaining all of the basic concepts of music theory.”
MUS106

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are positive overall, describing an easy class with , and .

Main concern

The main and .

What students said

“Easy pass as long as you keep up with the readings.”
MUS116

“lots of connect hw, easy class”
MUS116

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews describe generally manageable quizzes and tests, but they do not clearly prove open-book rules, proctoring, webcam use, or Lockdown Browser.

Easy QuizzesLecture-Based TestsOnline Pre-Test QuizzesExam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Standard

70/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention easy quizzes, tests based on class material, and online quizzes before tests, but .

Easy QuizzesLecture-Based TestsOnline Pre-Test Quizzes

“never gave hw and .”
MUS101

“ , and all the so you'll pass 25 for sure.”
MUS119

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, webcam use, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice
“I can honestly say he is one of my all time favorite teachers, not just at Fullerton College, but anywhere.”
Voice snapshots generated from 19 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and student experience. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

92/100

“He is great at explaining all of the basic concepts of music theory.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

94/100

“This class was fun. !”

📈 Course Ease

88/100

“never gave hw and .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Dr. Lopez is a fantastic teacher.
He makes it a and having a good time in class.
Great teacher. Everyday the whole class goes to the board to do a problem and if you are having trouble he will help you one on one until you figure out your answer.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Easy pass as long as you keep up with the readings.
The and there is not a lot of assignments.
Just do the work and you'll pass and make sure you go to the concerts!!

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

He cares about his students, and finds a way to connect with everyone.
Super fun guy and helpful.
He's a really chill teacher.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

There are 19 reviews across online and , humor, and manageable difficulty.

Inside 19 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512

4 out of 55

3 out of 52

2 out of 50

1 out of 50

Course coverage

MUS1165 reviews

MUS1063 reviews

MUS1193 reviews

MUS1203 reviews

MUS1011 review

Show 4 more courses

MUS106F1 review

MUS119F1 review

MUSA106F1 review

MUSC1161 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

15 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 3 · A 7

B range

B 3

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Not sure yet 2

David Lopez

x x if you want a friendly, engaging music professor whose classes are usually manageable with basic effort.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Recommended

MustTake

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 Recommendation Rate

📈 Course Ease

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

❤️ About Character

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 friendly, engaging music professor whose classes are usually manageable with basic effort.