AI Rate Professor

Music

Ron Kean

MUSCB14A · MUSCB24 · CHCHOIR · CHOIRFA30 · MUS24 · WORLDMUSIC · MUSIC · CHOIRMUSC · MUSICB14A · MUSCB17 · CHOIR · MUSB24 · MUSICB24 · CHAMBERCHOIR · CHOIRCHAM · MUSC15 · CHMBRSNGR · MUSC24 · CHAMBERSINGERS · CHOIRCHAMBER · MUSIC14 · BASICELEMENTS · CHAMBCHOI · MUSCB14 · CHAMBSING · WMB24 · MUSCB4B · MUSCB14B · 54 lifetime ratings

AI rating
63/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
2.8

The decision

if you want demanding music training and can handle a blunt, strict personality.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerPolarizing mentorStrict attendancePassionate musicianEasy if committedCan be rude
  • Students split sharply between inspired praise and serious complaints about rude treatment.
  • Choir and , and effort more than raw difficulty.
  • World music courses are often described as manageable if students keep up with worksheets and quizzes.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

Getting an A is realistic when students attend, do worksheets, and stay committed, but it is not a free A for passive students.

All grade and .

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

Some world music work is simple, but choir and chamber courses demand musical commitment, participation, and performance readiness.

Only in-person reviews exist, so .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

15/100

as mandatory or very important, and late or absent students are criticized.

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Is this professor recommended?

Depends

55/100

Recommended for serious music students, but many students warn against him because of rude or harsh interactions.

All .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

and attend, but poor commitment is punished.

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

56/100

Workload ranges from easy worksheets and quizzes to demanding choir participation and lots of studying.

Format shift

All .

Teaching experience

Average

68/100

He is widely seen as knowledgeable and inspiring, but his harsh style creates major negative experiences for some students.

Format shift

All .

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessment appears , and occasional finals rather than relying only on exams.

Format shift

All .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

50 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

All evidence is from in-person music and choir classes with a strong split between inspiring mentorship and harsh classroom style.

Main concern

Students repeatedly mention strict attendance, commitment demands, and occasional rude or insulting behavior.

What students said

“Dr. Kean is an amazing instructor, definitely among the greatest.”
CHAMBERCHOIR
“This class is SOMETHING ELSE.”
MUSICB24
“Does not put up with laziness or constant excuses.”
CHOIR

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews suggest quizzes and tests are manageable when students complete the homework, and .

Easy TestsHomework Mirrors QuizzesFinal Can Be Waived

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and a final that can be skipped after strong homework performance.

Easy TestsHomework Mirrors QuizzesFinal Can Be Waived
“The on your quizzes.”
MUSB24
“ , as long as you know the songs from that chapter.”
MUSCB24
“If and get an A in the class .”
MUSB24

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“You'll either love him or hate him. There's no inbetween.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting teaching, grading, workload, and personality fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

68/100

“He is a talented musician, composer, and musical director, and any opportunity to study under him is an honor.”

⚠️ Classroom Style

45/100

“He has backhanded insults and expects everyone to be a music major, I regret not dropping his class.”

📈 Grade Path

68/100

“Easy A if you stay on top of your work and .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Dr Kean is the best choir director I have had.
  • Very knowledgeable about the subject matter.
  • He is difficult and expects far to much from people who cannot read music.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • If you show up and give an honest effort, you'll have an A at the end of the semester.
  • Do not take choir for an easy A.
  • Lots of studying.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Personality Fit

  • You never know what your going to get from him. Hot or cold.
  • He can be rude at times.
  • All he asks for is commitment.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

54

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews span many years and show consistent themes, though older reviews make current relevance less certain.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 520
4 out of 510
3 out of 58
2 out of 510
1 out of 56

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 1 · A 3

B range

1

B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values