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Music

Troy Davis

MUSC009 · MUSC0039 · MUS051 · MUSC003A · MUSC39 · MUSC3A · MUSC39C · MUSC020A · 15 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
93.75%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

If . Davis, take him—students call him a must for majors and non-majors alike.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyMusic Department GOATCaring MentorHilarious and WelcomingInspirational ConductorWorth the Practice
  • Near-universal praise for kindness, humor, and genuine care for every student.
  • Applied and ; theory and musicianship can be hard but rewarding.
  • Showing up, practicing, and asking for help almost always pays off in growth and grades.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Most students get A or A+ when they try, attend, and practice; only theory-heavy tracks feel grade-pressured.

In person ensemble and applied comments drive the easy-A-if-you-try pattern; online also reports solid As with weekly work.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Many performance and , while music theory and some musicianship sections are more demanding.

Online jazz history felt fun and moderate; in person theory comments note higher challenge.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

and classes expect you to show up and participate.

In ; online includes both optional and mandatory notes.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

and uses superlatives about care, humor, and teaching.

; in person volume is much higher.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

He is described as fair and supportive; trying hard and asking for help usually protects your grade.

Format shift

A few theory comments call him a , but overall tone remains encouraging across formats.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

History-style classes are light weekly work; theory and ensemble excellence need real outside practice.

Format shift

Online jazz history was light; in person musicianship and theory can be heavier.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students consistently call him caring, funny, inspirational, and the .

Format shift

Praise is near-unanimous online and in person.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Mix of , and tests depending on course.

Format shift

Online jazz history leans discussion and quiz; in person theory mentions tests and .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

students rave about humor, encouragement, individual care, and life-changing music mentorship.

Main concern

Theory or hard ensemble sections still require real practice commitment.

What students said

“One of the ! He is the Department.”
MUS051
“if you show up and show him that you are trying your best, you will most likely get an A.”
MUSC39
“This class is hard and you have to be commited... Honestly this class was the hardest I took at West Valley but .”
MUSC39C

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

fun jazz history with weekly quiz and is challenging.

Main concern

Some musicianship work is challenging and needs consistent practice time.

What students said

“A discussion post and a do. The , but it was still fun.”
MUSC009
“The work may be challenging, but as long as you put in the time and effort, you should be in good hands.”
MUSC020A
“Love Professor Davis - seriously someone who is dedicated to helping you become a better musician”
MUSC020A

Exam style

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Exams and and reward practice rather than harsh proctoring.

Weekly quizzes in some classesPractice-based performanceHomework website for theoryTests require practiceNo proctoring details given

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person theory and musicianship require practice for tests; ensemble success is participation and improvement focused.

Practice for testsPerformance commitmentHomework website
“ , but definitely need to practice a lot in order to pass the tests.”
MUSC3A
“be prepared to work your behind because he is a and the material in Music Theory can be challenging.”
MUSC003A

Online

Online comments mention weekly quizzes and discussion posts; no webcam or Lockdown Browser evidence is stated.

Weekly quizDiscussion post
“A discussion post and a do.”
MUSC009
“The work may be challenging, but as long as you put in the time and effort, you should be in good hands.”
MUSC020A

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“One of the ! He is the Department. Take your classes with him - He is the best!”

Voice snapshots generated from 16 overwhelmingly positive music reviews across online and in person formats. Credibility rating: High.

❤️ Care and Mentorship

96/100

“He genuinely cares about everyone! In musicianship/applied, he always finds the time to get to know each and everyone of the music majors!”

🎯 Teaching Excellence

96/100

“Love Professor Davis - seriously someone who is dedicated to helping you become a better musician, and brings joy and humor every class session.”

📈 Effort Pays Off

82/100

“if you show up and show him that you are trying your best, you will most likely get an A.”

💪 Hard but

70/100

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Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He has a great sense of humor and loves to create a welcoming environment.
  • He's a very friendly and encouraging guy who wants to see you succeed.
  • He always says, "Greetings, amazing humans!"

Theme 2

❤️ About Character

  • and supportive
  • ! I love him! He is a true blessing to the music faculty!
  • Prof. Davis has helped me come out of my shell

Theme 3

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • This class is pretty hard but you can do it and when in doubt just ask for help.
  • the , but it was still fun.
  • as long put in the time outside of class... you will succeed.

Data context

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Analysis sample

16

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

16 highly consistent reviews from 2018-2026 with extreme positive agreement and concrete course details yield high credibility.

Inside 16 stored ratings

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Reported outcomes

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15 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 4 · A 6

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

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