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Music

David Chong

MUSIC015 · MUSIC010 · MUSIC012 · 6 lifetime ratings

AI rating
42/100
RMP rating
3.2/5
Take again
42.86%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you already know music basics and and self-directed work.

Best fit · Self Taught ProPassionate But UnevenNo Canvas GradesExpects Prior Music SkillParticipation HeavyPop Quizzes
  • and unsupported, unfair basic-music experience.
  • , and assumed music background.
  • Presentations and participation matter a lot, and the course can feel far beyond basic.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

Grades range from A+ to C and is fast-paced and opaque until the end.

Most struggle reports come from in-person MUSIC010; the .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Several students say basic music goes far beyond beginner level and expects prior knowledge.

Difficulty complaints .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

42/100

Some sections mark attendance mandatory and participation-heavy, while .

Mixed signals appear across in-person reviews; .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

43/100

and praise is intense only among students who already like his style.

Online sample is positive; in-person reviews are split.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

38/100

Students often cannot track grades and only learn standing late, with few graded items and high stakes.

Format shift

; online notes clearer quiz expectations.

Workload

Light

58/100

Often graded by few things and , but self-study burden is high.

Format shift

Both formats mention presentations or .

Teaching experience

Average

48/100

Passionate lectures and favorites exist, but , and redirected to YouTube.

Format shift

In-person quality swings widely; the one online review is strongly positive.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessment centers on participation, presentations, timed tests, and .

Format shift

Online highlights note-based quizzes; and pop quizzes.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

some love band and basic music with him, others call him unsupportive with no grade tracking.

Main concern

, and assumed advanced music skill for basic classes.

What students said

“he is truly one of my favorite teachers at los medanos, and .”
MUSIC010
“he doesn't create a he doesn't grade homework at all”
MUSIC010

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

One older online MUSIC012 review , and note-based quizzes.

Main concern

Only one online sample, so online experience is weakly supported.

What students said

“Hes a great teacher and he really wants you to learn.”
MUSIC012

Exam style

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Assessments are mixed but not especially student-friendly, with , and presentation work.

Timed TestsPop QuizzesPresentationsNote-Based Quizzes

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and heavy reliance on verbal instructions without Canvas.

Timed TestsPop QuizzesNo Canvas Grade Tracking
“The class is extremely fast-paced and .”
MUSIC010

Online

Online students mention a couple of presentations and quizzes that were manageable if notes were taken.

PresentationsNote-Based Quizzes
“We did a couple presentations that werent hard if you did your research. And a if you took notes.”
MUSIC012

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“personally I feel he is not a good teacher at all he is not there to support students you never gonna know what's ur grade until the end of the semester”

Voice snapshots generated from 7 reviews (1 online, 6 in person), highlighting polarized support and . Credibility rating: Medium.

👎 Support And Grading

30/100

“he doesn't create a he doesn't grade homework at all”

🎵 Passion For Music

80/100

“he is truly one of my favorite teachers at los medanos, and .”

📈 Difficulty Shock

28/100

“A course should not be titled basic music if its content goes far beyond what most would consider basic.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Very passionate about the things he teaches
  • referred us to look up youtube videos to learn
  • teaches you how these terms link to music

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • you never gonna know what's ur grade until the end
  • Everything on the

Theme 3

⚠️ About Course Design

  • no canvas class
  • expected us to know a certain level of music
  • Graded by few things

Data context

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Analysis sample

7

Recent reviews read by the AI

6

Lifetime ratings

62/100

Evidence confidence

Seven fairly detailed mixed reviews across recent years provide usable signal despite small sample size.

Inside 7 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 53
4 out of 50
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 52

Course coverage

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MUSIC0122 reviews
MUSIC0151 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

3

A+ 2 · A 1

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1