Don Adkins

MUSICAPPREC · CLASSICALWORLD · MUSICALTHEATRE · MUS5234 · MUSIC10 · MUS10 · BASSINSTRUCTIO · CLASSICALMUSIC · MUSIC · MUS1A · 25 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 94/100
RMP rating: 4.5/5
Take again: 83.33%
Difficulty: 2.3

The decision

if you enjoy music and will attend class or complete the weekly work, because the experience is usually rewarding and grades are very reachable.

Best fit · Effort For RewardPassionate music expertExtra credit through concertsOften easy gradeAttendance mattersHarder tests than expected

Students consistently describe Don Adkins as passionate, knowledgeable, kind, and memorable.
Most in-person students found the class manageable or easy, but several warn that , and listening tests matter.
Online reviews are positive but describe more worksheets, quizzes, and a .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

An A is very reachable through attendance, concerts, study guides, and , but tests and online work still require real effort.

Online evidence shows more weekly work, while and attendance making grades easier.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

76/100

The course content is usually described as introductory and manageable, though listening tests and music history exams can feel harder than expected.

In-person reviews often call the class easy, while online reviews describe more structured worksheets and quizzes.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

as important or required, and concerts are often needed for passing or earning an A.

and concerts, while online comments focus on submitting weekly work on time.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Students recommend him because , and usually makes the class worth the effort.

, but online students add a clearer warning about workload.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

72/100

Grading is helped by , concerts, study guides, and though some tests are tough.

Format shift

In-person grading appears more forgiving through concerts and , while as stricter and more work-based.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

, but online students report hours of , and a long final.

Format shift

Online workload is clearly heavier than the mostly manageable in-person workload.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students consistently praise his passion, knowledge, friendliness, humor, and ability to make music meaningful.

Format shift

Both formats praise his teaching, with online reviews specifically liking his video lectures.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Grades appear to combine tests, , and some .

Format shift

Online assessment leans toward worksheets and tests, while , and concert requirements.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

23 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are strongly positive, with students highlighting his enthusiasm, expertise, humor, and .

Main concern

, and listening tests can matter more than students expect.

What students said

“Do all 6 concerts and you'll pass the class pretty much.”
MUS10

“ and your grade relies heavily on them.”
MUS10

“I learned a ton with very little effort cause he focuses on the important info without stressing over the details no one ever remembers.”
MUS10

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews praise his lectures and passion but , and a .

Main concern

The and requires timely submission.

What students said

“ complete homework and quizzes.”
MUS10

“There are 2-3 worksheets per week and 5 tests, including the and turn in .”
MUS10

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews show standard-to-demanding tests, with Browser, or strict proctoring.

Listening TestsStudy GuidesOnline Word TestsLong Online Final

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

guides, and finals, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

Listening TestsHard TestsStudy Guides

“ and your grade relies heavily on them.”
MUS10

“Study guides helped a lot with the exams.”
MUS10

Online

Online reviews mention tests and a long final completed on Word and emailed in, but they .

Word TestsEmail SubmissionLong Final

“The final took me 4-5 hours but it is a great class.”
MUS10

“5 tests, including the and turn in .”
MUS10

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Totally awesome teacher! Extremely friendly and positive about *everything*. .”
Voice snapshots generated from 25 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“He loves music and loves teaching.”

👍 Recommendation Value

88/100

“Take his class!”

⚖️ Grade Path

82/100

“Do all 6 concerts and you'll pass the class pretty much.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Super passionate about the subject and makes it evident.
He has a real passion for teaching and it shows.
.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

The class is cake-walk.
, but if you show up to class you will pass.
Loads of extra-credit opportunity if you fall behind.

Theme 3

🧾 About Workload and Attendance

Get everything in on time.
you have to attend all of them because .
be prepared to sit for and quizzes.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is supported by 25 reviews across many years, with consistent praise for teaching and , and workload.

Inside 25 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

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A+ 2 · A 4 · A- 1

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Don Adkins

x x if you enjoy music and will attend class or complete the weekly work, because the experience is usually rewarding and grades are very reachable.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Mandatory

MustTake

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 Recommendation Value

⚖️ Grade Path

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

🧾 About Workload and Attendance

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

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D range

F

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if you enjoy music and will attend class or complete the weekly work, because the experience is usually rewarding and grades are very reachable.