Ian Bassett

MUS126 · MUSI136A · MUSIC125 · MUSI257A · MUSI123A · MUSI125 · MUSI100 · MUS257A · MUSIC100 · MUS135A · 73 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 97/100
RMP rating: 4.9/5
Take again: 97.26%
Difficulty: 2.2

The decision

and genuinely enjoyable learning online or in guitar ensemble.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyPassionate about musicClear gradingEasy online modulesHilariousBeginner-friendly guitar

Nearly perfect ratings for and supportive guitar classes
, and no expensive textbook in most sections
Extremely high would-take-again rate with

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

93/100

, and easy grading make high marks very attainable.

Online history courses feel easiest; guitar still easy with practice.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

84/100

Interesting but ; guitar starts from zero and music history is modular.

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

97/100

Near-universal five-star praise for passion, clarity, humor, and .

Recommendations are strong in both online modules and in-person guitar.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

92/100

if you follow instructions and submit; .

Format shift

Leniency emphasized especially in online reviews.

Workload

Light

80/100

Weekly quiz plus discussion and a few short essays; guitar needs steady practice but not overwhelming.

Format shift

Condensed online sessions pack more modules but stay manageable.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students call , and one of the .

Format shift

Excellence is consistent online and in person.

Assessment method

Balanced

45/100

Mix of quizzes, discussions, short papers, and performance/practice for guitar.

Format shift

Online leans quizzes and essays; guitar leans participation and playing.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

19 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person guitar and , and fun with and practice expectations.

Main concern

Attendance and practice matter for ensemble success.

What students said

“He made the class fun by using humor and sharing his passion for music.”
MUS135A

“Even if you know nothing about guitar, this professor will walk with ”
MUSI257A

Remote format

Online

31 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online MUSI125/100 is zero-textbook, module-based, with , and short essays.

Main concern

Some if you procrastinate.

What students said

“All but 2 video lectures just outright give you the answers to the quizzes.”
MUSI125

“The setup of the and he has made sure all of the information is there for you to get an A+ with ease.”
MUSI125

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment is quiz- and and ; no strict proctoring described.

Two quiz attemptsShort essaysNo textbook commonClear rubrics

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person guitar uses straightforward tests and .

Straightforward tests and quizzesIndividual feedbackParticipation matters

“Test and and fair.”
MUS135A

“attend all classes, be on time, tune your guitar, know your assigned section”
MUSI257A

Online

and short 500-word essays; lectures often preview quiz answers.

Two attempts per quizShort essaysModule discussionsNo textbook

“There are .”
MUSI125

“video lectures just outright give you the answers to the quizzes”
MUSI125

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Professor Bassett, Is probably my favorite professor in the entire Mesa Music Department.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting passion, ease, and guitar support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Excellence

96/100

“A truly inspiring and amazing lecturer and teacher”

🎯

93/100

“Its easy to get A in this class.”

😄

96/100

“He is also very fun. This class is more classical guitar but he loves Metallica!!”

👍

97/100

“ !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

passionate about music and it shows
clear and concise, and he keeps you engaged with his whit and humor
walk with

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

very easy!
so you just need to express your opinion
get an A+ with ease

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

kind and caring towards his students
friendly and patient teacher

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Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

50 detailed reviews with extremely consistent praise across multiple years and course formats.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

49 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 20 · A 26 · A- 2

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Recommended

MustTake

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In person

Online

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🎯 Teaching Excellence

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👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

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and genuinely enjoyable learning online or in guitar ensemble.

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