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Music

Ian Lewis

MUSIC200 · MUSICAPRE · LRNSK1369 · MUS111 · MUSIC000 · MUSIC101 · MUSIC0111 · MUSI111 · MUS101 · MUSIC111 · 71 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
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Difficulty
2.0

The decision

if you want an engaging, student-friendly class that rewards showing up and paying attention.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyHidden GemEntertaining LecturerEasy If You AttendNo Textbook OftenMusic Passion
  • Students repeatedly call him one of the best and most entertaining music teachers at LAVC.
  • An A is very attainable with , and basic study, though music newcomers may need more effort.
  • Attendance and concert reports matter in some sections, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Most students say an A comes from attending, taking notes, and doing projects, though a few say it is not free if you lack music background.

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Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

Average difficulty is low; lectures simplify music concepts, though theory and memorization can challenge absolute beginners.

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Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Multiple and that showing up drives the grade.

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Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

93/100

The dominant message across decades of reviews is that he is a .

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Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

80/100

Tests often come from notes and many students report easy As with steady attendance and basic effort.

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Workload

Light

72/100

Workload is often called minimal, but concert reports, journals, and .

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Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

, and life-changing teaching almost constantly.

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Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

, concert reports, projects, and occasional homework.

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Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

50 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Large set of in-person reviews paints him as a and often easy.

Main concern

and concert-report requirements can .

What students said

“Lewis is one of LAVC's hidden jewels. He behaves in a professional yet non-intimidating manner and his enthusiasm for learning is infectious.”
MUSIC101
“Not hard to get an A”
MUSIC111
“if you put attention in class everything will be fine and you will get an A”
MUSIC200

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

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Exams are usually note-based and manageable, with some online quizzes and outside concert-report work in appreciation courses.

Tests From NotesOnline Exams MentionedConcert ReportsAttendance Points

Assessment risk

Standard

72/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person classes use note-driven tests, and concert reports in music appreciation.

Tests From NotesOnline Exams MentionedConcert ReportsAttendance Points
“the . Easy class to pass.”
MUSIC111
“6 exams online(take good notes,cuz kinda hard)and attendance is mandatory,cuz 5 pts for each day for 30 meetings.”
MUSIC111
“As long as you truly apply yourself, as needed in any class, you will get an A. 6 concerts, including one classical”
MUSIC111

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Lewis is one of LAVC's hidden jewels. He behaves in a professional yet non-intimidating manner and his enthusiasm for learning is infectious.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 in-person reviews spanning 2008-2014, highlighting teaching energy, ease, and attendance. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

92/100

“One of the . He is a very smart teacher and makes the class interesting.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

93/100

“hands down the . BRILIANT MAN!! he knows what he is talking about and he makes it super easy.”

📈 Easy A Potential

82/100

“if you put attention in class everything will be fine and you will get an A”

📅

28/100

“attendance is mandatory,cuz 5 pts for each day for 30 meetings.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Honestly, this guy is the most entertaining lecturer ever.
  • he makes the class interesting and his lectures are fun to listen to
  • He is extremely passionate about what he does

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy A if you dnt miss class.
  • It's not an easy A, but if you just need the units.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • A true gem. One of the .
  • This professor changed my life.
  • very understanding and nice!

Theme 4

📚 About Workload & Materials

  • He doesn't make you buy a book which is awesome.
  • minimal work. very patient and relaxed man.
  • You have to attend 6 concerts of various genres

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

71

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed in-person reviews across many years show strong consistency about teaching quality and ease.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 559
4 out of 59
3 out of 52
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

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1

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