AI Rate Professor

Music

Ed Macan

MUSIC1A · MUSIC101 · MUSIC10 · MUS12 · MUS24B · USAPOPMUSIC · MUSIC3 · MUSIC25 · MUS1 · MUSIC1 · MUSIC2B · MUSIC2A · MUS3 · MUS · VARIOUSMUSIC · MUSIC12 · MUSIC104 · MUS2 · MUSICHIST · MUSIC12A24A25B · V0712 · MUSIC · COS126 · MUS10 · 49 lifetime ratings

AI rating
83/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
81.82%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

if you want a serious music teacher who rewards attendance, studying, and real engagement.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerDeep music expertiseClear lecturesTest-heavyStrict standardsHelpful and funny
  • Most in person reviews describe him as , and deeply committed to music.
  • Grades are fair but not automatic, with , and .
  • Online reviews are more mixed, with complaints about organization, dry content, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

66/100

Students can earn strong grades by attending, studying, and doing the work, but tests and A.

In person reviews often say effort pays off, while online reviews include and deadlines.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

Intro music sections can be manageable, but theory, history, and .

Online courses sound drier and sometimes harder to navigate, while in person courses feel clearer but still require study.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

as formally mandatory, but many reviews say showing up and listening are important for passing.

In person evidence strongly favors attendance, while online and test deadlines.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

86/100

, and support, despite strict expectations.

In person recommendations are very strong, while online recommendations are more divided.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

52/100

He grades honestly and sometimes harshly, but students say , and studying usually produce good results.

Format shift

as harsher, while in but often seen as fair.

Workload

Moderate

50/100

Workload , and attendance, but it is not consistently described as overwhelming.

Format shift

Online reviews list multiple graded items and strict deadlines, while in person workload varies by course level.

Teaching experience

Excellent

89/100

Most reviews praise his command of music, clear lectures, humor, patience, and ability to help students learn.

Format shift

In person teaching is his strongest format, while online delivery receives mixed comments about organization and engagement.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Students mention a mix of tests, quizzes, papers, music reviews, essays, and participation-related expectations.

Format shift

Online reviews explicitly mention tests, quizzes, and papers, while in and homework.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

45 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In person reviews , and willingness to help serious students.

Main concern

Some students find the lectures boring, the .

What students said

“His lectures are great and super detailed.”
MUS12
“If you want an easy A, .”
MUSIC2A

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mixed, praising organization and knowledge but also criticizing , and .

Main concern

Online students may face strict policies and less engaging delivery than in person students.

What students said

“ .”
MUS10
“Overall a .”
MUSICHIST

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and quizzes with strict deadlines and sometimes confusing wording.

TestsQuizzesNo Late Quizzes Or TestsWeirdly Worded ExamsStudy Guide Or Packet Helpful

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person reviews mention tests, strange exam wording, finals, and study materials, but .

TestsFinalStrange Exam WordingStudy Packet Helpful
“ .”
MUSIC12
“if you read the book, you will do well.”
MUS12

Online

, and no late quizzes or tests, but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

TestsQuizzesNo Late Quizzes Or TestsComplicated Exams
“ .”
MUS10
“ and the questions are weirdly worded.”
MUSICHIST

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you want an easy A, . If you want to learn music, take it.”

Voice snapshots generated from 49 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

89/100

“His lectures are great and super detailed.”

⚖️

52/100

“Now he does grade honestly, do your work, study adequately, and participate in class.”

👍 Recommendation Level

86/100

“ .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He goes over all material very clearly and is willing to help and if needed.
  • and respectful of various levels of learning and encourages students to follow their dreams.
  • Not a great instructor. Pretty boring.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • If you want an easy A, .
  • !
  • and he grades much too harshly.

Theme 3

🧪 About Tests And Attendance

  • .
  • Prompt attendance, attentive listening and actually doing the A if you try hard enough.
  • .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

49

Recent reviews read by the AI

49

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 49 reviews span many years, many courses, and show , and attendance.

Inside 49 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 538
4 out of 54
3 out of 55
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

14 reported outcomes

A range

9

A+ 2 · A 5 · A- 2

B range

5

B+ 2 · B 2 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values