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Music

Josh Dichiacchio

MUSIC099 · MUSIC52A · MUSIC091 · MUSIC08B · MUSIC008B · MUSIC99 · MUSIC202 · MUSIC08A · MUSIC008 · MUSIC93 · MUSIC093 · 36 lifetime ratings

AI rating
82/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
72.73%
Difficulty
2.1

The decision

if you attend and participate, but if you need highly structured guidance.

Best fit · Effort For RewardEasy tests and quizzesAttendance mattersPassionate lecturesHelpful when engagedInconsistent teaching
  • Most long-term , and strong music passion.
  • Several negative reviews report poor teaching, weak communication, and unhelpful textbook-based answers.
  • Attendance and participation are major success factors even when the class is easy.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Many students report , and , but attendance and participation still matter.

The Easy A evidence is overwhelmingly in-person, while the single online review is positive but says the class was hard to understand.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Most students find the music courses easy and beginner-friendly, though some notation and online material can be difficult for newcomers.

In-person reviews usually call the course easy, while the online review warns that non-music students may struggle.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Many reviews say students must show up because dates, test material, and participation .

Both formats suggest attendance matters, with much stronger in-person evidence.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

80/100

and engaging lectures, but the sharp negative reviews prevent a .

, while the lone online review is also positive but cautious.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

89/100

Students repeatedly mention easy tests, redo options, study guides that mirror tests, and chances to improve grades.

Format shift

, while online grading evidence is limited.

Workload

Light

84/100

Work is usually described as easy quizzes, presentations, concert reviews, and little or .

Format shift

, while the online review does not clearly describe workload.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Many students praise his passion, humor, and helpfulness, but several detailed reviews describe poor instruction and weak communication.

Format shift

In-person teaching evidence is mixed but mostly positive, while the online review praises communication.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessments include quizzes, tests, presentations, concert reviews, participation, and occasional finals.

Format shift

In-person reviews mention the full assessment mix, while .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

35 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mostly positive and , and engaging lectures, though a minority report serious teaching issues.

Main concern

Students must attend and participate because missed information can affect grades.

What students said

“Take his class and then enjoy, easy to get A.”
MUSIC099
“He does zero teaching, keeps his camera off, and we sit in silence for 3 hours.”
MUSIC52A

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

The lone online review is positive about communication but says the course may be difficult for non-music students.

Main concern

Online evidence is thin and suggests prior music experience helps.

What students said

“ an instrument or a music major, because I did have a difficult time understanding this class.”
MUSIC99

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Most exam evidence is student-friendly because tests and quizzes are described as easy with review help and redo chances, despite a .

Easy TestsEasy QuizzesStudy GuidesRedo TestsShort Final Concern

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and tests with review help and redo chances, but two reviews report an .

Easy TestsEasy QuizzesStudy GuidesRedo Tests15-Minute Final Concern
“ always has a review before.”
MUSIC099
“he will let you redo the and he will change you grade.”
MUSIC091
“Only gave 15 minutes for the final and didn't let some students finish it.”
MUSIC099

Online

The online review does not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, open-book rules, webcam use, or .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Take his class and then enjoy, easy to get A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 36 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and assessment style; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“He takes his time for every student to understand the concept.”

📈 Grade Ease

88/100

“This is an easy A class that .”

⚠️

22/100

“You must show up to pass this class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • he lectures a lot but the lectures were interesting and captivating
  • He does zero teaching, keeps his camera off, and we sit in silence for 3 hours.
  • Great teacher! .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy class. Presentations and quizzes here and there, but really easy to do.
  • if you flunk any tesy, he will let you redo it again at home.

Theme 3

🧭

  • Youll get As if you try but make sure to SHOW UP!!
  • .
  • must be show up to understand lecture.

Data context

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Analysis sample

36

Recent reviews read by the AI

36

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-six reviews across many years provide a strong pattern, though several older and vague comments reduce certainty slightly.

Inside 36 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 524
4 out of 54
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.

14 reported outcomes

A range

9

A+ 1 · A 8

B range

1

B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2