AI Rate Professor

Music

Maryam Farshadfar

MUSIC050A · MUSIC91 · MUS99 · MUSIC099 · MU099 · MUSIC091 · ENSEMBLE · MUSIC5080 · MUSIC99 · 50A · MUS010A · MIS101 · MUS099 · MUSIC093 · MUSIC083 · MUSIC83 · 36 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
80.56%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

if you can participate and handle a direct, sometimes strict teaching style.

Best fit · Effort For RewardEasy A potentialClear gradingExtra creditPolarizing for beginnersPassionate but strict
  • Many students call her classes easy and , and manageable online work.
  • In person music classes are more polarizing, especially for beginners who may find her strict, sarcastic, or fast-paced.
  • Grades are often generous when students participate, follow rubrics, and show effort.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

An A is common with rubrics, participation, , and effort, but beginners in some music sections may need more work.

Online reviews make the A path look easier, while in person reviews show more variation based on participation and prior music comfort.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Many general music classes are manageable, but theory and performance-based sections can feel challenging for new learners.

Online general education reviews are easier, while in person beginner music reviews are more mixed and sometimes challenging.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

, but many others stress showing up, participation, and in-class practice.

In person evidence makes attendance more important, while online evidence and modules.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

84/100

, and grade opportunities, though beginners should be cautious.

Online reviews are more consistently recommendable, while in person reviews include strong praise and strong warnings.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

88/100

Students often mention easy grading, , grade boosts, unlimited attempts, and .

Format shift

Online grading appears especially lenient, while in but stricter for participation and beginners.

Workload

Moderate

63/100

Work is usually manageable, but some , and music practice demands.

Format shift

Online workload is mostly low to moderate, while in person workload depends more on course type and skill level.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Most students praise her passion and clarity, but a meaningful minority describe her as impatient, sarcastic, or .

Format shift

Online teaching is praised for structure but has one severe theory complaint, while in person teaching is highly polarized.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessments include quizzes, , and performance-related work.

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes, papers, discussions, and exams, while in person , and performance elements.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

25 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In person reviews praise her passion, reviews, , and , but several beginners report strictness, sarcasm, and confusion.

Main concern

Beginners may feel intimidated or unsupported in some in person music sections.

What students said

“ .”
50A
“Show up to every class, pay attention, participate, and you'll get an A.”
MUSIC099

Remote format

Online

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews are mostly very positive, , and low-stress modules, with one harsh music theory complaint.

Main concern

One online music theory review says beginners may struggle with links and long assignments.

What students said

“As long as .”
MUSIC083
“she's very impatient with beginner students who are barely getting to know music.”
MUS010A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes are generally described as fair or easy, with unproctored online work and .

Short QuizzesUnlimited AttemptsUnproctoredFair FinalExtra Credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person reviews describe quizzes, midterms, and finals that are easier when students attend reviews, but .

Reviewed QuestionsThree QuizzesMidtermFinal ExamPop Quizzes
“She even tells you the midterm and quiz question and reviews all the .”
MUSIC99
“BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES”
MUSIC099

Online

Online reviews explicitly support unproctored work, easy quizzes and tests, unlimited quiz attempts, and a .

UnproctoredShort QuizzesUnlimited AttemptsFair FinalEasy Tests
“Everything unproctored.”
MUSIC091
“You .”
MUSIC091

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“As long as .”

Voice snapshots generated from 36 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“She will elevate anyone's musicianship, performance skills, and stage presence-truly transformative.”

📈 Easy A Path

86/100

“Very good professor who gave all learning material and modules ahead of and there is no reason not to ace the class.”

⚠️ Beginner Fit

68/100

“If you're a beginner, beware: this professor has little patience for students who struggle.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is wonderful in simplifying complex ideas, is a fantastic communicator and an energetic, passionate educator.
  • She is so passionate in teaching and makes sure that everyone got the course material, I really liked her class.
  • What she cant do is teach very well. Or make sense.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy A if you show her studying effort.
  • There is absolutely no excuse to not pass.
  • The if you don't study.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Fit For Beginners

  • .
  • The class itself is a bit challenging if you are learning music for the first time, but if you focus and ask questions you will be fine!
  • She was very strict and demanding.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

36

Recent reviews read by the AI

36

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-six reviews across formats and years provide rich evidence, though opinions are split by course type and student background.

Inside 36 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 527
4 out of 51
3 out of 51
2 out of 52
1 out of 55

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

31 reported outcomes

A range

26

A+ 11 · A 14 · A- 1

B range

3

B 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Audit/No Grade 1