AI Rate Professor

Music

Cooper Walden

MUS1254647 · MUS20 · 5 lifetime ratings

AI rating
34/100
RMP rating
2.4/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
2.4

The decision

Consider him only if the course is online and you can self-teach, but if and support.

Best fit · Self Taught ProEasy Online TestsUnclear LecturesSelf-Paced OnlineDisorganized In PersonPoor Support
  • Online reviews describe an , but also inconsistent teaching quality.
  • In-person reviews are strongly negative about organization, patience, clarity, and access to assignments.
  • The course can produce easy grades online, but it is risky for students who actually need structured teaching.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

The online course can be an easy A because tests are easy and open all semester, but poor teaching and .

Online reviews strongly support an easy grade, while and do not clearly support an easy A.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

63/100

The online format makes the content feel easy and self-paced, but and poor beginner support make the course harder for learners who need guidance.

Online evidence suggests easy course mechanics, while foundational support.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

45/100

Online work appears flexible, but one in-person review says students are told attendance is unnecessary while missing .

Online evidence supports flexibility, while and risky attendance expectations.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

45/100

but warn against him when they need clear lectures, patience, or real learning support.

Online reviews are mixed but often grade-friendly, while .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

76/100

Online reviews show easy tests and high grades, but the leniency score.

Format shift

Online grading appears lenient, while .

Workload

Light

80/100

Online students describe low stress, self-paced tests, outlines, flashcards, videos, and easy test preparation.

Format shift

Online workload is light, while and complicated by missing posted assignments.

Teaching experience

Poor

35/100

A few online comments praise direct structure, but and poor support.

Format shift

Online teaching is mixed, while .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

86/100

Reviews repeatedly describe tests as the main assessment, with chapters, outlines, lectures, and materials leading into tests.

Format shift

Online reviews clearly show test-heavy assessment, while and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person reviews are negative, citing disorganized lectures, poor beginner support, uncomfortable interactions, and .

Main concern

Students who need structure or patience may struggle.

What students said

“ and .”
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“Do not waste your time with this professor if you really want to learn.”
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“His lectures are all over the place, and .”
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Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews show an easy, low-stress, self-paced class, but because .

Main concern

Teaching quality and communication can .

What students said

“Easy peasy.”
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“all of the as you please.”
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“His and I often times would have to do my own research”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Online reviews explicitly describe easy tests that are open all semester, while .

Tests Open All SemesterEasy TestsSelf-Paced Testing

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

but do not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, open-book rules, midterm format, or .

Reviews Do Not Clearly Prove Exam Policy
“His lectures are all over the place, and .”
14701

Online

, and open for the entire semester, but they do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Tests Open All SemesterEasy TestsSelf-Paced Testing
“ . Easy peasy.”
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“all of the as you please.”
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“The as long as you understand the material he covers in lectures.”
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Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Do not waste your time with this professor if you really want to learn.”

Voice snapshots generated from 5 reviews, highlighting key themes in online ease, teaching clarity, and format risk. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

35/100

“His and I often times would have to do my own research on the subjects we were learning.”

📈 Easy Online Grade

82/100

“The as long as you understand the material he covers in lectures.”

⚠️ In-Person Risk

30/100

“His lectures are all over the place, and .”

Theme 1

💻 About Online Format

  • Each chapter had an outline, flashcards, music videos, and a short video lecture where he goes over the outline/music videos.
  • This class was really going at your own pace, all of the as you please.
  • I took this class for credit and was happy that it did not cause a lot of stress.

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His teaching method is very straight to the point, and doesn't over complicate things.
  • His and I often times would have to do my own research
  • His lectures are all over the place, and .

Theme 3

⚠️ About Support Problems

  • he did not cover material to help me fully understand the basics of music.
  • He makes you feel bad for and makes it uncomfortable to approach him.
  • he did not care how we performed or if we showed up.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

5

Recent reviews read by the AI

5

Lifetime ratings

70/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is medium because only five reviews exist, but they contain specific details and a .

Inside 5 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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

Course coverage

MUS12546473 reviews
147011 review
MUS201 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

4 reported outcomes

A range

3

A+ 2 · A 1

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

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D range

0

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F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1