William Catty

MUSIC201 · ADVANCEDTHEORY · MUS116 · MUS102 · MUSIC116 · 6 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 52/100
RMP rating: 3.3/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 3.0

The decision

if you already know music theory and can learn independently; avoid if .

Best fit · Self Taught ProKnowledgeable but unevenMixed communicationInspirational for someHeavy online workloadLove of music

Students praise deep music knowledge and inspiration when they already have theory background.
Others report poor communication, tangents, and self-teaching burden.
Older online/music appreciation sections draw complaints of zero contact and heavy writing.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

One A reported for advanced theory with background, but , and .

Online praise is light on grades; and heavy chapter work.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

Music theory and musicianship feel hard without prior skills; difficulty ratings span very easy to brutal.

Online review rated very easy content; in-person theory and musicianship often feel hard.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

; most older reviews do not clearly state policy.

Only the .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

48/100

Strong fans who know theory love him; others urge tutors or staying away from heavy online sections.

Online review is glowing; and warnings.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

50/100

Limited grade data; success seems tied more to preparation than .

Format shift

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Multiple chapter essays, listening tests, concert reports, and .

Format shift

Heaviest complaints cluster in older online-style MUS116 comments labeled in person.

Teaching experience

Average

52/100

Deep expertise and inspiration for some, weak classroom communication and tangents for others.

Format shift

Online review is highly positive; in-person quality is mixed.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Mix of , and concert reports.

Format shift

In-person comments give more assessment detail than the single online praise.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

strong for prepared theory students, frustrating for those who need clearer teaching and lighter load.

Main concern

Communication gaps, tangents, and .

What students said

“ if you have a solid background.”
ADVANCEDTHEORY

“He really knows a lot about music, but DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO COMMUNICATE.”
MUS102

“ZERO communication the entire time. Insane work load...Stay away at all costs.”
MUS116

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

One strong praise of inspiration and .

Main concern

Single review; may not represent typical online load.

What students said

“It is an incredible stroke of luck to have been taught by Dr. Cratty; this is not the only class I have had the excellent fortune of his teaching.”
MUS116

Exam style

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Exams include reading/listening tests plus midterm and final; .

Listening TestChapter TestsMidterm and Final

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Students , and required concert reports.

Listening TestChapter TestsMidterm and Final

“There were 8 chapters. 1 Midterm and 1 Final (Listening Test) and 3 Concert Reports all required compleation to get an A.”
MUSIC116

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“He really knows a lot about music, but DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO COMMUNICATE.”
Voice snapshots generated from 6 reviews (1 online, 5 in person), highlighting expertise versus communication and workload. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎼 Deep Music Knowledge

70/100

“Dr. Cratty is very intelligent man has lots to offer in theory you have to pay attention in class ask questions he will help you.”

🗣️ Communication Gaps

30/100

“He goes off on tangents and we are stuck learning the material on our own.”

📚 Heavy Independent Work

28/100

“Insane work load...Stay away at all costs.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Dr. Cratty's experience and love of music inspired me.
if you have a solid background.
DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO COMMUNICATE.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Workload

to fully enjoy this class you must have a solid background in thoery
Get a buddy in the class and find a tutor.
Each chapter of the book had 3 1page essays and 2 tests due

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

48/100

Evidence confidence

Six reviews spanning 2008-2022 with mixed tone and sparse grade data lower reliability.

Inside 6 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

MUS1162 reviews

ADVANCEDTHEORY1 review

MUS1021 review

MUSIC1161 review

MUSIC2011 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

2 reported outcomes

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A 1

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F

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Not sure yet 1

William Catty

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

HardWork

Challenging

Varies

Depends

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.

🎼 Deep Music Knowledge

🗣️ Communication Gaps

📚 Heavy Independent Work

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Workload

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you already know music theory and can learn independently; avoid if .