Mark McConnell

MUSIC195 · MUSIC102 · MUSC100 · MUSIC101 · PIANO135X · MUS120 · MUSIC100 · PIANO135 · MUSIC120 · MUSIC000 · APP · MU100 · BEGINNERPIANO · JAZZ · MUSIC103 · CHC062 · ALL · MUS01 · THEATRE · 45 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 100/100
RMP rating: 4.8/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 1.8

The decision

if you want a highly liked music professor with an easy grade path as long as you keep up with reading and discussions.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy A ReputationHighly RecommendedInteresting Music ContentLots of ReadingFlexible and Helpful

Students overwhelmingly recommend McConnell as an approachable, knowledgeable, and enjoyable music professor.
Grades are usually easy if students keep up with , and basic participation.
and fast-paced, but the work is usually clear and forgiving.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

95/100

Students repeatedly call the course an easy A, with grades mainly depending on keeping up with , and participation.

Both formats strongly support easy A claims, while online reviews add .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

88/100

The content is widely described as easy to understand, approachable for non-music majors, and not intellectually demanding.

In-person reviews especially stress beginner-friendly teaching, while online reviews say the class is easy but reading-heavy.

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

98/100

Students nearly unanimously recommend him for , and respectful.

Recommendation is extremely strong in both formats, with online students also recommending him for general education requirements.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

94/100

Reviews repeatedly mention easy A , and grades based on basic effort.

Format shift

Both formats show generous grading, with online reviews emphasizing full credit for steady posts and .

Workload

Light

76/100

The workload is usually manageable, but reading and sections.

Format shift

Online workload is more deadline-heavy, while in-person workload is usually described as light or reasonable.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students consistently describe McConnell as clear, helpful, knowledgeable, approachable, and inspiring.

Format shift

Both formats praise his teaching, with in-person reviews giving especially deep evidence across many years.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Assessment blends discussions, , and participation.

Format shift

Online sections lean toward discussions and projects, while , and creative assignments.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

34 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are strongly positive, emphasizing , and broad accessibility for non-music majors.

Main concern

Students still need to read, show up, and .

What students said

“It's so easy, just show up and and .”
MUSIC100

“Your grade depends on how much effort you put in.”
MUSIC101

“ ! Im a nursing major not a music major, and he makes his class passable for every major.”
MUSIC100

Remote format

Online

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews describe an easy, enjoyable course , and a , though short summer sections can feel fast.

Main concern

The main and discussion deadlines, especially in five-week sections.

What students said

“Easiest & fastest class Ive ever taken!”
MUSIC103

“DEFINITELY not for everyone especially with busy schedules”
MUSIC103

“All tests are open book.”
MUSIC103

Exam style

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Exam evidence is student-friendly because comments mention open-book tests, notes allowed, easy tests, and .

Open Book TestsNotes AllowedFinal Project OptionsEasy Final ProjectMini Quizzes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person exam evidence mentions notes and book allowed on tests, midterms, finals, quizzes, and .

Notes AllowedBook AllowedMidtermFinalQuizzesProject

“He lets you use notes and ”
MUSIC100

“There are a write a song, and see two concerts.”
MUSIC100

Online

, and a final project, but reviews do not clearly prove webcam or proctoring rules.

Open Book TestsEasy TestsOnline QuizzesFinal Project

“All tests are open book.”
MUSIC103

“ .”
MUSIC103

“Final project was really easy as well.”
MUSIC103

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“ ! Im a nursing major not a music major, and he makes his class passable for every major.”
Voice snapshots generated from 45 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“He's knowledgeable about music, and cares about what he teaches and his student's progress.”

🏆 Easy A Pattern

95/100

“If you do all that, it will be an easy A for you.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

“ !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

He made it really easy to understand and makes sure to go over everything really thoroughly.
Very easy to ask questions.
He's very down-to-earth, chill, funny, and easy to approach and ask for help.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Easy class, he expects you to read the text and .
Do the posts and watch his powerpoints and you will get an A.
So long as he see's you making an effort it's hard not to get an A.

Theme 3

📚 About Workload

Pretty easy, but lots of and Wednesday
There aren't many assignments to complete in a week, you have to write a .
Great class. Read the text, (there is a lot) Do the work, be engaged = A

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-five reviews across more than two decades show unusually consistent praise, easy grading evidence, and detailed workload descriptions.

Inside 45 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 538

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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

19 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 4 · A 12 · A- 1

B range

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Mark McConnell

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

WalkInThePark

Introductory

Recommended

MustTake

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

🏆 Easy A Pattern

👍 Recommendation Rate

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

📚 About Workload

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

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