Scott Wolf

MUSR118A · MUSR140 · MUSR118B · MUSR116 · MUSICR103A · R130 · MUSICR116 · R103A · R118 · R101 · MUSR101 · MUS101 · MUSR101002 · MUSR103A · MUSICR107A · MUS118 · 38 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 66/100
RMP rating: 3.9/5
Take again: 68.57%
Difficulty: 2.9

The decision

if you and show up; skip if you need a truly light GE load.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring but polarizedLots of homeworkClear grading criteriaAttendance criticalGives good feedback

, and caring help when you engage.
Workload volume is the top complaint across formats, especially weekly modules and readings.
and participation much harder than self-paced online sections.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

Most reported grades are A-range and online work can be retaken, but you still must finish a large pile of assignments and attend in person.

Online evidence stresses retakeable quizzes and late credit; and practicing.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Music fundamentals are approachable for most students, though theory and notation get harder if .

Both formats call content manageable; .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

32/100

Many reviews say attendance is graded or that skipping leaves you lost, especially in studio and performance-style courses.

In-person comments ; some online sections unlock modules and feel more flexible.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

68/100

Strong praise for clarity and care is offset and a minority of rude or unhelpful experiences.

; online reviews split between easy-A praise and overload frustration.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

, and high A rates outweigh occasional tough-grader notes.

Format shift

Online retakes make grading friendlier; a or feedback.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Lots of , and short-turnaround modules dominate student complaints.

Format shift

Both formats report heavy work; accelerated online summer modules feel especially packed.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

, and practical, but quality and uneven support.

Format shift

In-person teaching praise is warmer; online help quality is more mixed.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

, and tests rather than one pure mode.

Format shift

Online leans assignment games and retakeable tests; in-person adds concerts, playing checks, and class projects.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

26 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

, and strong on feedback, but attendance and participation are treated as make-or-break.

Main concern

schedules.

What students said

“My in-person class with Dr. Wolf was awesome! I wish and how much he truly cares.”
MUSR118A

“Show up to all classes if you , and put in plenty of effort.”
MUSR101

“SO ! expects us to do about 4-7 assignments in 4 days plus read and watch his 20 minute videos!!”
MUS101

Remote format

Online

13 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

and often retakeable quizzes, but modules can feel assignment-heavy and help quality varies.

Main concern

High assignment .

What students said

“Assignments are like games & may be repeated indefinitely until the due date. date.”
MUSR101

“Does give a lot of assgnmts like the other reviews say but they are incredibly easy.”
MUS101

“the professor and makes it difficult to learn anything when you only have less than four days to complete a module”
MUSICR103A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and and study guides more common than harsh proctoring.

Retakeable quizzesStudy guidesOnline testsProject-based finalConcert write-ups

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

74/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

matching tests, concert essays, and project presentations rather than lock-down proctoring.

Online testsStudy guides equal testsConcert essaysIn-class projects

“His class is easy because ”
MUSR118B

“The study guides are the test.”
R103A

“65% of . The , and it comes with a bit of .”
MUS101

Online

Online reviews , and finals through due dates, plus late credit in some sections.

Unlimited retakesAssignment gamesLate credit up to 80%Canvas modules

“Assignments are like games & may be repeated indefinitely until the due date. date.”
MUSR101

“Late assignments were still awarded up to 80% credit.”
R101

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice
“Everything about this class is clear- expectations, content, & communication. He responded to all of my emails within minutes.”
Voice snapshots generated from 39 reviews, highlighting teaching, workload, grades, and attendance. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“He worked really hard to help me understand the material and pass the class. Great professor!”

📚 Workload Reality

28/100

“SO ! expects us to do about 4-7 assignments in 4 days plus read and watch his 20 minute videos!!”

🅰️ Easy A Path

78/100

“If you put in the effort and redid the as long as you understood the material.”

📍

32/100

“You have to show up to class to achieve an A but other than that, he is amazing.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Really knows what he is talking about.
He is sweet and always willing to help.
His lectures were intriguing and I loved the assignments!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

The class itself is not too difficult BUT he does assign a lot of homework
if you don't go to class
You will get a good grade. He is the Best!!!!!

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

Dr. Wolf is a fantastic teacher and
and is a really rude professor.
Don't ask questions unless you want a .

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

39 detailed reviews span many years and courses with , and grading despite some polarity.

Inside 39 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

34 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 5 · A 20 · A- 1

B range

B 2 · B- 1

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 2

Scott Wolf

x x if you x x x x x and show up; skip if you need a truly light GE load.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Mandatory

WorthIt

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

📚 Workload Reality

🅰️ Easy A Path

📍 x x

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

❤️ About Character

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 and show up; skip if you need a truly light GE load.

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