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Music

James Ziessler

PIANO20 · PIANO1 · PIANO001 · MUSIC10 · MUSIC14 · 13 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
5.0/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
1.2

The decision

if you want a genuinely enjoyable music class with very low grade risk.

Best fit · Easy A HunterCaringFunny and engagingVery easy AClear study guidesLow workload
  • Students consistently describe Ziessler as caring, funny, and passionate.
  • The course is repeatedly called easy, fun, and low stress.
  • and complete simple work.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

97/100

Getting an A appears extremely easy because students describe simple work, study guides, , and very generous support.

The Easy A , while the lone online review is positive but not grade-specific.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

95/100

Students describe the material as easy, fun, clearly explained, and , and class activities.

, while the online review only supports a positive experience.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

82/100

because some work is completed in class, but one piano review says he accepts absences or tardies when explained.

In-person reviews mention showing up and accepted absences; the online .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

100/100

Students recommend him with unusually strong enthusiasm because , and makes music enjoyable.

Both formats are positive, but the recommendation evidence is much stronger and more detailed in person.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

98/100

Grades appear extremely forgiving, with many A+ reports and comments saying he helps students earn A grades.

Format shift

The review also reporting an A+ but giving no grading details.

Workload

Featherlight

95/100

Work is described as easy blanks, chapter reviews, study guides, and class activities with .

Format shift

; the online review does not describe assignments.

Teaching experience

Excellent

98/100

Students consistently praise , and personal care for students.

Format shift

Both formats praise his character, while .

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessment appears to mix easy homework, concert reports, participation, and .

Format shift

, and homework; online assessment details are not clear.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person reviews strongly praise , and .

Main concern

Students still need to show up and complete simple class tasks.

What students said

“There is literally no way you can fail this class he makes sure all of his students have an A.”
MUSIC10
“We did everything during class, so as long as you show up.”
MUSIC14

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

The single online review is extremely positive but gives little detail beyond kindness and passion.

Main concern

Online evidence is too limited to judge workload or .

What students said

“ if you get the chance.”
MUSIC14

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention midterm and material, but do not prove open-book or proctoring policies.

Study GuidesMidterm and FinalTests Match HandoutsBook-Based Tests

Assessment risk

Standard

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and final exams supported by study guides and tests similar to handouts or book material.

Study GuidesMidterm and FinalTests Match Handouts
“ and final exams.”
MUSIC10
“ .”
MUSIC10

Online

The online review does not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, webcam, or open-book policy.

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“There is literally no way you can fail this class he makes sure all of his students have an A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 13 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and workload. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

98/100

“He also makes learning fun and is very engaging and passionate about what he is teaching.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

100/100

“If you are taking a music class pick this professor!!”

📈 Easy A Signal

97/100

“There is literally no way you can fail this class he makes sure all of his students have an A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He's entertaining and .
  • Really funny and passionate.
  • He is easy to understand, few lectures, lots of hands on with the piano.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • you just fill in blanks while .
  • Chill class and an easy way to knock out your art GE.
  • Music appreciation with him was a breeze

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Prof Z is seriously one of the .
  • Very personable and would go to extreme lengths to help you out.
  • He never picks on anyone and makes you feel very comfortable.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

13

Recent reviews read by the AI

13

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Thirteen reviews across many years are highly consistent, though only one review is online.

Inside 13 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 513
4 out of 50
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

MUSIC108 reviews
MUSIC142 reviews
PIANO0011 review
PIANO11 review
PIANO201 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

9 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 8

B range

1

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