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Music

E. Burns-Taft

MUSICV · MUSV46 · MUSV02A · ORCH · MUSTHE · MUSVO2 · MUS2THEORY · MUSV02C · MUSV02 · MUSICVO2F · MUSVO2A · MUSVO2C · MUSICTHEORY · THEORY · MUSTHEORY1 · MUSTHRY · MUSTHEORY · 27 lifetime ratings

AI rating
98/100
RMP rating
5.0/5
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Difficulty
2.1

The decision

show up, enjoy the lectures, and you will learn deeply from a campus legend.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerBest Music Theory ProfWalking TextbookHilarious LecturesInspiring MentorEasy Exams From Clear Teaching
  • Students across many years call him the best or most brilliant music theory professor they have had.
  • and makes hard theory fun and clear.
  • Exams feel easy because material is taught so well, with reviews and help during tests.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

80/100

, but you still need to attend and absorb the material rather than free-ride.

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Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Music theory can be overwhelming, yet he breaks it down so most students find it accessible and fun.

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Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

, but almost all stress you must go to understand because he teaches live.

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Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Nearly every review is an enthusiastic recommendation calling him the .

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Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

78/100

, and prioritizes learning over harsh testing.

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Workload

Light

72/100

Workload feels manageable because lectures carry the class and .

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Teaching experience

Excellent

98/100

Students unanimously praise deep knowledge, humor, clarity, and genuine care across decades of reviews.

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Assessment method

FocusOnExams

62/100

Comments center on exams that are reviewed in class and feel easy because lectures prepare students well.

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Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

27 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person music theory classes are celebrated as inspiring, funny, and of their lives.

Main concern

You need to attend lectures to understand material because he does not simply follow the textbook.

What students said

“We are very lucky to have a walking textbook as a teacher at a community college- who has such a great sense of humor”
MUSV02C
“I've had him for 2 years and he's one of the .”
MUSVO2
“easy exams (because the material is so well taught)”
MUS2THEORY

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are student-friendly because he teaches thoroughly, reviews material, and assists during tests.

Easy ExamsPre-Exam ReviewsHelp During ExamsLecture-Centered Prep

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as easy when lectures are followed, with pre-test reviews and help during exams.

Easy ExamsPre-Exam ReviewsAssists During Exams
“easy exams (because the material is so well taught)”
MUS2THEORY
“ . . Really tries to make sure you get it!”
THEORY

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Burns is one of the most amazing teachers I've ever come across. He is so knowledgeable and thorough. He is also one of the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 27 in-person reviews spanning 2003-2011, highlighting legendary teaching and student-friendly exams. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

98/100

“Burns is perhaps the greatest professor I've had the privilege to be under. He's very wise and knowledgeable, and very funny.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

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📝

82/100

“easy exams (because the material is so well taught)”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • walking textbook as a teacher
  • makes useful info interesting and fun
  • Funniest little man ever

Theme 2

❤️ About Character

  • we all love burns taft
  • overall good guy

Theme 3

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • easy exams (because the material is so well taught)
  • breaks things down so that you can wrap your mind around them

Data context

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Analysis sample

27

Recent reviews read by the AI

27

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-seven highly consistent five-star reviews from 2003-2011 with rich detail make the reputation very reliable despite age.

Inside 27 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

THEORY5 reviews
MUSICTHEORY3 reviews
MUS2THEORY2 reviews
MUSTHEORY2 reviews
MUSV02C2 reviews
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MUSVO22 reviews
MUSICV1 review
MUSICVO2F1 review
MUSTHE1 review
MUSTHEORY11 review
MUSTHRY1 review
MUSV021 review
MUSV02A1 review
MUSV461 review
MUSVO2A1 review
MUSVO2C1 review
ORCH1 review

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