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Music

Guy Cantwell

MUSIC13A · AMPOPJAZZ · BEGG6543 · MUS27 · MUSIC13 · MUS33A · 13A · MUS · MUS13A · MUS47 · MUSIC16 · 52 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
92.31%
Difficulty
1.9

The decision

if you want an enjoyable music class with a very manageable path to a high grade, especially if you can keep up with readings and study guides.

Best fit · Easy A HunterPassionate music teacherEasy exams with study guidesLight workloadFunny and engagingOnline response issues
  • Most students describe the class as easy, interesting, and .
  • , and study guides rather than heavy workload.
  • Online reviews are more mixed because several students mention weak engagement or slow communication.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

A high grade is very realistic if , and study guides, with many reviews calling the class easy.

Online evidence emphasizes easy quizzes and tests, while , and attendance.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

84/100

The course content is usually described as straightforward and beginner-friendly, though readings, listening samples, and fast lectures add some effort.

Online sections rely more on reading modules and quizzes, while , and listening.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

Online work is paced through assignments and participation, but and listening logs as important.

Online reviews mention participation more than attendance, while the grade.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

92/100

Students overwhelmingly recommend him because the class is enjoyable, manageable, and taught with clear passion for music.

presence, while online reviews are positive overall but include communication complaints.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

86/100

, and manageable exams, though not everyone says an A is automatic.

Format shift

Both formats support lenient grading, with online reviews slightly stronger on easy quiz and assignment structure.

Workload

Light

82/100

The workload is mostly readings, listening samples, quizzes, and the reading heavy.

Format shift

Online reviews mention more reading and weekly quizzes, while and note-based studying.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Most students praise his humor, passion, and ability to make music engaging, but online communication and fast lectures are recurring drawbacks.

Format shift

In-person teaching is strongly praised, while online teaching and less direct interaction.

Assessment method

Balanced

64/100

Grades appear to come from quizzes, readings, homework or listening work, plus a midterm and final.

Format shift

Online reviews mention unit quizzes and exams, while logs, homework, and exams.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

37 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

study guides, and a generally easy but interesting classroom experience.

Main concern

Some students say he talks fast or that attendance and note-taking matter.

What students said

“One of the .”
MUS13A
“This class was good and easy, as along as you spend some time studying for the midterm and the final.”
MUS13A
“cool guy but speaks WAY too fast! and ”
MUS13A

Remote format

Online

13 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online sections are usually easy and structured around readings, quizzes, music samples, and exams, but some students report limited instructor interaction.

Main concern

Communication and instructor engagement can feel minimal online.

What students said

“Very light work. Just read the discussions. Simple tests”
13A
“Doesn't answer emails and unwilling to fix technical issue that lets you see the .”
MUS13A
“He really let you go at your own pace and allowed for everyone in the class to learn at their own level.”
MUS33A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

guides, but reviews do not clearly prove open-book rules, webcam use, or proctoring policy.

Study Guides Before ExamsMidterm And FinalQuizzes Based On ReadingsManageable Exams

Assessment risk

Standard

74/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as manageable when students use study guides, but they do not clearly prove closed-book rules, open-book rules, webcam use, or proctoring policy.

Midterm And FinalStudy Guides Before ExamsManageable Exams
“You received a .”
MUS13A
“The midterm and if you memorize the study guide”
MUS13A
“ prep.”
MUS13A

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes plus a midterm and final, with one review saying students had to go to campus twice, but they do not .

Online QuizzesMidterm And FinalStudy GuidesPossible Campus Exams
“The structure of the online course is basically reading his lecture on a time period or genre and then taking an online 10 question quiz.”
MUS13A
“You have to actually go to Cabrillo twice for the midterm and !”
MUSIC13A
“ .”
MUS13A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“One of the . Guy is an awesome teacher who is passionate about music and really wants his students to succeed.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“Guy is an awesome teacher who is passionate about music and really wants his students to succeed.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

92/100

“ .”

📈 Grade Path

88/100

“ and you will get an A”

⚖️ Workload Balance

82/100

“Very light work. Just read the discussions. Simple tests”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Guy is really passionate about music, his lectures are entertaining, and the class is pretty straightforward.
  • He is one of the awesomest teachers I have ever had the pleasure of being taught by.
  • Really great teacher and person overall. Lighthearted and funny.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • dude, if you want the worlds easiest A in a .
  • This class was good and easy, as along as you spend some time studying for the midterm and the final.
  • Great teacher, really knows the subject well, super easy, gives you a study guide before the midterm and the exam

Theme 3

💻 About Online Format

  • The format was easy to follow and included lots of interesting reading material that was followed with .
  • This teacher hardly engages with his students.
  • There's a ton of reading but I got through just fine without using the textbook.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

52

Lifetime ratings

93/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews span many years, include both formats, and show consistent themes despite a few older or duplicate comments.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 528
4 out of 520
3 out of 53
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

16 reported outcomes

A range

13

A+ 2 · A 10 · A- 1

B range

2

B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Incomplete 1