Patricia Hannifan

MUSIC101 · MUS201 · PIANOANDVOICE · ELEMNTARYPIANO · MUS101 · MUSIC111H · MUSIC111 · PIANO1 · MUSIC321P1 · MUS111 · MUSIC136 · TA293 · MUSIC313 · MUSIC5006 · MUSIC0487 · ELEMPIAN · MUSIC · MUSIC321 · MUS136 · 45 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 91/100
RMP rating: 4.3/5
Take again: 91.67%
Difficulty: 1.9

The decision

Take Hannifan for piano or music GE if you want a nurturing, fun instructor who rewards practice and effort.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring piano mentorMakes learning funFair practice-based gradingInspirational musicianExtra credit friendly

Overwhelmingly praised as kind, patient, and fun across piano and music appreciation courses
Easy A for students who practice and show effort; many report A or A+
A few older negative personality critiques exist but

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Reported grades cluster in the A range when students practice and participate; multiple reviews call tests extremely easy or .

Online and ; most grade detail is in-person.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

84/100

Average difficulty about 1.9; students call music appreciation a breeze and piano stress-free if you practice.

; piano online still needs daily practice.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

while others say no; participation often matters more than rigid policing.

Mixed signals across in-person reviews; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

About 92% would take again and the bulk of comments call her the best or a must for music and piano.

Strong recommendation holds for both formats, with only sparse older dissent.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

88/100

Grades on effort and growth, offers , makeup chances, and multiple test tries for nerves.

Format shift

Same lenient pattern online via video submissions and in person.

Workload

Light

76/100

Practice and concert reports matter, but studying is often called minimal and .

Format shift

Online piano still expects daily practice videos; lecture courses stay light.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Widely described as , and patient; a small older minority found her scattered or harsh.

Format shift

Online reviews match the .

Assessment method

Balanced

45/100

Mix of practice performances, quizzes or , and participation.

Format shift

Online emphasizes Canvas performance videos; in person mixes tests and papers.

Luni fit check

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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

44 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person piano and music classes feel stress-free, humorous, and and growth rather than comparing to advanced peers.

Main concern

and a minority of older reviews call her scattered or hard to inspire.

What students said

“As long as you put in the effort to practice and show that you're trying, she'll support you every step of the way.”
MUSIC321

“If you want to learn in a .”
PIANO1

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online piano uses Canvas video submissions for scales and repertoire with ; practice daily and she remains fair and caring.

Main concern

Success still depends on consistent daily practice even when instruction is remote.

What students said

“I submitted my scales and repertoire through videos on Canvas. .”
MUSIC313

“I love Dr Hannifan's classes. I learn so much. I also have her for Choir.”
ELEMNTARYPIANO

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

chances on piano assessments and available.

Take-home testsMultiple tries on piano testsPop quizzes in some sectionsExtra credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

pop quizzes, and several tries for nervous piano students.

Take-home testsExtra creditMultiple tries on testsPop quizzes

“She gives so many opportunities to those who though the .”
MUSIC111H

“She gives you several tries on the tests because she knows you can be nervous.”
MUSIC321P1

Online

Online piano grades video scales and repertoire on Canvas with .

Canvas video submissionsPractice-based gradingFair grader

“I submitted my scales and repertoire through videos on Canvas. . My main advice: PRACTICE every day.”
MUSIC313

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice
“If you want to learn in a .”
Voice snapshots generated from 46 reviews across online and in-person music courses, highlighting care and easy success with practice. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“She's an amazing professor. Kind, patient, and always willing to help if you're having a hard time learning or playing something.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

90/100

“ . . Plus, she makes learning fun!”

🎹 Beginner Piano Support

90/100

“Prof. Hannifan taught me the piano! She is the .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

She makes learning so fun. She's always positive and helpful.
Very good at giving feedback for your level/style/speed of learning.
She's so devoted to the subject she teaches which makes it so great to learn from her.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Her class was fun and we were introduced to various types of genres.
It is easy to pass her class.
THE .

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

Professor Hannifan is the sweetest lady you will ever meet.
If you need a nurturing professor who really cares about the future of her students
She loves to laugh and have fun with the students, so it's never stressful.

Data context

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

46 reviews spanning many years with rich detail and strong overall consistency despite a few early negatives.

Inside 46 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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1 out of 54

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

12 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 3 · A 8 · A- 1

B range

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C range

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D range

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F

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