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Music

Robert Sinclair

MUSC039A · MUSC007 · 14 lifetime ratings

AI rating
89/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
85.71%
Difficulty
2.1

The decision

theory if you will do the work; expect an easy A in survey courses and real practice in theory.

Best fit · Effort For RewardEasy Elective AAmazing Theory LecturesCaringOnline SavvyMultiple Quiz Tries
  • Music electives like film music are widely called light and easy A courses
  • Music theory is more rigorous but still praised as , and supportive
  • One older online review complains of automated delivery and

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

80/100

Electives are often very easy As, while theory needs steady practice and can yield lower grades.

Online electives stress easy A; .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

66/100

Survey courses are light, but higher-level theory expects fluency and regular practice.

Online MUSC007 is easy; in-person and advanced theory are more challenging.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

68/100

, while several theory sections require it.

; in-person theory more often mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

84/100

Most students love him for clarity and care, with and about 86% would-take-again.

Online reviews are mostly positive with one negative outlier; .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

Multiple quiz tries and , though .

Format shift

Online electives feel lenient; theory in person can be tougher.

Workload

Light

72/100

Electives are light with quizzes and discussions; but often done in class.

Format shift

Online electives are light; .

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students repeatedly praise inspiring lectures, organization, and care, with one older online exception.

Format shift

In-person praise is near-universal; online is strong with one AWOL complaint.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

, and compositions.

Format shift

Online electives lean quizzes and discussions; and exams.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person theory and music classes are praised as brilliant, accommodating, and fun, with and rigor for majors.

Main concern

and one older theory section felt rigorous with a tougher grade.

What students said

“ ! , but rewarding and useful for practice.”
MUSC039A
“He teaches so well...we even do homework in class to decrease the stress level!”
MUSC039A

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

, and often easy, though one course requires a paid external platform and one older review felt neglected.

Main concern

A $90 non-Canvas platform and .

What students said

“If you need a music elective you should definitely take it with him for a very easy A and a fun learning opportunity.”
MUSC007
“The biggest issue I had was that the class is on a ; one you have to pay $90 for.”
MUSC039A
“Automated delivery of class information and assignments. Instructor appeared to be AWOL.”
MUSC007

Exam style

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Elective exams are often easy with multiple tries, while .

Multiple tries on quizzesEasy quizzesMidterm and finalHomework in class

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and lectures; reviews do not clearly prove webcam or lockdown-style proctoring.

Homework heavy theoryIn-class homework helpPractice focused
“ , but rewarding and useful for practice.”
MUSC039A
“we even do homework in class to decrease the stress level!”
MUSC039A

Online

Online electives feature easy quizzes with multiple tries plus a midterm and final; reviews do not clearly prove strict proctoring.

Multiple triesEasy quizzesMidterm and finalCanvas modules
“There are , and final, but you have multiple tries on each one and they're extremely easy anyways.”
MUSC007
“The coursework is manageable with .”
MUSC007

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you need a music elective you should definitely take it with him for a very easy A and a fun learning opportunity.”

Voice snapshots generated from 14 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, ease, and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“ ! Made theory so much more fun!”

🌈 Easy Elective

90/100

“His class is was super light and fun.”

❤️ About Character

87/100

“His kindness is something to get inspired by!”

⚠️ Occasional Gap

40/100

“Instructor appeared to be AWOL. and not helpful.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • !
  • Amazing professor! I had him for Theory Level 1 and he was just amazing!
  • and uses modules.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • very easy A and a fun learning opportunity
  • You need to be willing to read the text, study, and practice regularly
  • multiple tries on each one and they're extremely easy anyways

Theme 3

💸 About Cost & Platform

  • one you have to pay $90 for
  • class is on a

Data context

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Analysis sample

14

Recent reviews read by the AI

14

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Fourteen reviews across several years and both formats are detailed and mostly consistent, with .

Inside 14 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 510
4 out of 53
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

MUSC039A8 reviews
MUSC0076 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 6 · A 4

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

1

Not sure yet 1