[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDMwODYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2010-12-23 10:17:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dill's lectures are a bit aimless, but nonetheless pretty enjoyable. His tests are simple and not too hard. Lectures are mandatory, reading the book is helpful to reinforce the information but not necessary. Overall, good class and good professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMTI0ODU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2006-08-02 12:14:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"i've taken 2 of his classes and i love the way he teaches as well as his passion for what he teaches.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:13.411738+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTEyMTc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:491464","instructor_name":"Charles Dill","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2004-12-16 21:16:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Basic class that is very interesting if you have any interest in music, history and society. There are three tests that are easy as long as you have leture notes. Everything on the exams is said in class. Reading is unnecessary. Easy but not that boring!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/491464","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:15.069705+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NzY4NDM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:168616","instructor_name":"David Crook","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2009-05-05 14:37:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof.Crook is a very nice man. Class attendance is not necessary but be careful, discussion is. The only thing that disappointed me in this class is the title of the course.  It should have said European Classical music experience because 99% of the class is on European classical music,not of any other country/ genre. Last 3 classes deal with jazz.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/168616","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:15.069705+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MzEwNDcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:168616","instructor_name":"David Crook","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2009-01-03 18:36:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Crook was sincerely one of my favorite professors thus far.  I loved going to the lectures--they were extremely interesting and entertaining, yet still informative.  The tests are a fair test of knowledge of class material and the class is overall VERY fun!  YAY PROFESSOR CROOK.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/168616","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:15.069705+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjQ5NDgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:168616","instructor_name":"David Crook","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2008-12-20 00:58:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Looks European(Sorry, just a steorotype~I mean he looks cool, not funny)at the beginning, later I found he is interesting, fond of jazz, and sometimes dances in class. If go to the lecture most of the the time, pretty sure one won't find the exam be difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/168616","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:15.069705+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjM2MTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:168616","instructor_name":"David Crook","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2008-12-18 18:20:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Loved this class, looked forward to it every Tuesday and Thursday.  Seems flat at first, but is ridiculously funny and adds enjoyable commentary to songs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/168616","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:55.299829+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDQ2Njkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3158914","instructor_name":"Emma Cifrino","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2026-05-06 17:06:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mandatory, dry, and boring lectures","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3158914","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:55.299829+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDA2ODY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3158914","instructor_name":"Emma Cifrino","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2026-05-03 00:36:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Attendance is a HUGE part of your grade, homework takes about an hour and a half each assignment.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3158914","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:55.299829+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTYyNDQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3158914","instructor_name":"Emma Cifrino","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2026-01-29 04:04:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. C was okay. Barely anything in lecture was relevant to assignments, which were easy. No tests, just midterm and final projects. Attendance is mandatory for lecture and discussion. Dr. C is passionate, her lectures just aren't engaging in my opinion. It's an easy class if you need a credit, but there are better classes out there.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3158914","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:23.514732+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDExNTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1968248","instructor_name":"Erin Brooks","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2015-11-13 23:00:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had her for music 101 in Fall 2014. She is a good teacher. This class was really easy, studied for about 3 hours for each midterm and final and did really well. Also, I am very confused as to why she is not rated on the hotness scale, she is very attractive for a professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1968248","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:23.514732+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTU4NjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1968248","instructor_name":"Erin Brooks","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2014-12-20 23:32:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is a great class with a great professor. Her lectures were very interesting and she does a great job of keeping students engaged. The exams are a piece of cake if you put in a little bit of time memorizing the songs. She provides a great study guide to go over as well. Definitely take this class with Dr. Brooks if you can","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1968248","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:46.571553+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Mzg4OTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2949487","instructor_name":"Gabrielle Cornish","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2023-11-14 17:44:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Cornish is an incredible professor. She is very passionate about what she teaches. Her lectures are super engaging, fun, and full of jokes and the slides she uses are easy to follow and understand. Be prepared to watch some fun demos in lecture. She is super approachable and is always willing to chat with students and answer questions. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2949487","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:52.230394+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTQ1NTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1781775","instructor_name":"Jessica Courtier","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2012-12-21 11:33:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her teaching style is terrible. It is all over the place. Very nice outside of class, but her exams are very unrelenting!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1781775","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:52.230394+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTQzNDA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1781775","instructor_name":"Jessica Courtier","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2012-12-21 00:49:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Too much work for little credit. All over the place... Makes you memorize a lot of nonsense for exams...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1781775","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:52.230394+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDk3MTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1781775","instructor_name":"Jessica Courtier","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2012-12-17 10:26:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class has all the potential in the world. If you are looking for a fun class to learn about music this is not it. If you want to memorize songs and artists and years that have no ties together at all then this is for you.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1781775","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:52.230394+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDYxMDgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1781775","instructor_name":"Jessica Courtier","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2012-12-13 19:36:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very interesting class and she presents the information clearly. I would definitely recommend the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1781775","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:49.819486+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MjE1MTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:953172","instructor_name":"Jess Johnson","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2011-02-07 10:07:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent piano professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/953172","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:52.063939+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MTkxNTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:588361","instructor_name":"Lawrence Earp","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2016-03-28 13:07:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Almost impossible to understand. He goes off on tangents, does not give clear explanations to his students or TA's (they were just as lost as we were throughout the semester.) Does not give any information about the exams prior to the exam date. Has unreasonable expectations for dissecting musical compositions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/588361","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:52.063939+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODU2MTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:588361","instructor_name":"Lawrence Earp","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2016-01-01 11:52:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty good professor, I don't really have any complaints. The class itself is very easy as long as you read. Quizzes focused on terms and concepts from the reading mostly, your discussion group does a good job at preparing you for those. The tests focus more on the listenings in class and in the reading as well as the timeline of the reading.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/588361","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:52.063939+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Nzg0NjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:588361","instructor_name":"Lawrence Earp","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2015-12-20 21:28:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class was awesome. If you are a history buff and like music, you'll love this class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/588361","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:52.063939+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NjMzMDIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:588361","instructor_name":"Lawrence Earp","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2015-12-10 17:56:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Didn't enjoy this class. Took it for an easy A while in harder courses but wasn't as easy as would have liked. Lecture is useless, though the professor is kind of funny. No books. Just read the material and memorize it a day or two before the test/quiz. Would not recommend b/c it is a bad class  but isn't that difficult. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/588361","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:52.063939+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4ODI2NjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:588361","instructor_name":"Lawrence Earp","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2011-07-17 22:29:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Two exams, worth the same. No final. Second exam is not cumulative. It's a lot of history, and it can be really boring. You do listen to some music, and he tells you beforehand which ones he expects you to be able to identify upon hearing it. He doesn't always seem the nicest. I've heard him say some demeaning stuff. The TAs are pretty awesome.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/588361","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:52.063939+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NjMyNzk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:588361","instructor_name":"Lawrence Earp","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2011-05-19 10:14:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take this class with a different instructor. I have heard that other Music 101's are very interesting. We spent the first month analyzing gregorian chants, thats just as fun as it sounds. It's not a difficult class but it could definitely be taught much more excitingly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/588361","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:52.063939+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NjE4Njg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:588361","instructor_name":"Lawrence Earp","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2011-05-17 13:25:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Animated but somewhat scattered lecturer. Uses PowerPoint and plays a lot of examples. Textbook is free PDFs with class notes. Two exams (second is much easier), four quizzes in section. Pretty easy class, but you do need to pay attention in class and/or read the notes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/588361","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:52.063939+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjQwOTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:588361","instructor_name":"Lawrence Earp","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2010-05-20 12:19:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"You don't need to go to lecture, I would try to get the notes from someone but if you can't it's not that big of a deal b/c the course reader online has basically the same info. There's a midterm and a final, both worth the same (final isn't cumulative). The 2nd half of class is way easier than 1st. 4 quizzes throughout the sem. Reallly easy class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/588361","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:52.063939+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjM5ODQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:588361","instructor_name":"Lawrence Earp","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2010-05-20 04:23:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"I stopped going to lecture after the midterm, and I ended up getting an AB in the class. Lecture is not required by any means. Everything you need to know for the exam is in the packet he posts online. I personally hated the class because it was just a lot of boring history. Studying for the exam is a must, but memorization is the best way to do it","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/588361","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:52.063939+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjc3MjI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:588361","instructor_name":"Lawrence Earp","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2006-12-24 03:18:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was super easy, and super interesting too.  I loved it, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone.  Everything you need to know is in the packet for the class, and you probably don't even have to go to lecture all that often if you don't want to.  Professor Earp is pretty crazy, but it's funny and he's very knowledgable as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/588361","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:52.063939+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwMzI0NTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:588361","instructor_name":"Lawrence Earp","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2005-08-31 21:32:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hilarious and knowledgable","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/588361","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:52.063939+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Nzk3NTk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:588361","instructor_name":"Lawrence Earp","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2005-04-07 15:38:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy was great.  He had the craziest gestures, picked out great pieces of music and was an entertaining lecturer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/588361","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:52.063939+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzM1ODI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:588361","instructor_name":"Lawrence Earp","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2005-03-31 12:54:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Too hard for an intro music course.  You never know what will show up on exams...the only good part about it, is the TAs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/588361","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:38.022923+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTI1MTQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2654740","instructor_name":"Lucille Mok","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2021-12-14 22:31:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was easy to understand, and her lectures were available over Zoom which was really nice if I couldn't make it in for whatever reason. The class would be slightly difficult if you had little to no musical background knowledge, but if you've taken any music class in your life, you'll be just fine!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2654740","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:47.764055+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTExMjM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2788151","instructor_name":"Matthew Endres","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2024-01-22 18:19:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"The new finals gave me a STROKE. Homework and the final essay are so easy and graded very lightly, BUT THE FINALS WILL SEND YOU BACK IN TIME. Each question in the final exam disrupted my neurological signaling. Now, every time I hear jazz, my body violently shakes from the traumatic experience I had in the finals. BTW got a 5 on every history AP.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2788151","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:47.764055+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTExMTk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2788151","instructor_name":"Matthew Endres","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2024-01-22 18:11:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"OK DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS. Please listen to me. Final exams were added  from the year 2023, so all the post your saw posted before that is irrelevant. The finals have questions that require you know more than the professors. The lectures only teach conceptual topics while that final exam were all a detailed insanity. Finals made my grade from A to B","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2788151","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:47.764055+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTExMTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2788151","instructor_name":"Matthew Endres","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2024-01-22 18:06:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ignore all post before 2023 (Finals were added) DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS UNLESS YOU HAVE A CRAZY DYING PASSION FOR JAZZ. Horrible lectures that are disorganized, and the new finals are ALL TRIVIAL QUESTION. He give questions that were not covered in class. Please trust me on this one. Its saying something if someone got an A but is still complaining.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2788151","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:47.764055+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDg4OTA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2788151","instructor_name":"Matthew Endres","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2022-04-16 22:18:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Endres is very passionate and knowledgeable about music, specifically jazz. This class was more about jazz history than music genres, but still enjoyable; he also plays music from the ensemble/genre we're learning about to break up the long lec. Main assignments were weekly page-long reflections about a reading which were graded generously","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2788151","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:35.510674+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDg1MTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2234233","instructor_name":"Matthew Richardson","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2018-01-21 22:53:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Though the class uses a book, his quizzes are exclusively based on lecture content. His lectures are a bit dry at times, and he reads off of the slides, but he adds in extra info. In discussion, there is a weekly "quiz" (one question--half the credit is for putting your name on it)--so showing up for discussion is important.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2234233","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:35.510674+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDc5ODAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2234233","instructor_name":"Matthew Richardson","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2018-01-19 23:27:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"MWR was an absolutely amazing professor. Content in this class was very easy, and with a laid back professor like MWR it was a great experience. All of the quizzes, exams, and papers were very simple and graded easily, and on top of that, he curves grades at the end of the semester. I would highly recommend taking one of his classes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2234233","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:35.510674+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjQ4OTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2234233","instructor_name":"Matthew Richardson","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2017-12-17 20:03:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not sure why Richardson has a poor rating, I don't think it is an accurate reflection on him. He is clearly passionate about what he does and I enjoyed his teaching. 101 was a breeze if you show up to lecture and discussion; I ended up with a 100 in the class. If you enjoy music his lectures will be easy to follow and interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2234233","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:35.510674+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjAyNjky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2234233","instructor_name":"Matthew Richardson","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2017-12-14 16:10:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"He really cares about music and he is very knowledgeable. He makes a lot of dad jokes and lectures include a lot of examples so it is easy to follow, but he does not upload the slide so be prepared to take (minimal) notes. The quizzes are extremely easy if you have a good TA. Richardson seems like a great guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2234233","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:35.510674+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NzUxMzYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2234233","instructor_name":"Matthew Richardson","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2017-10-17 12:45:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"BORING and never had slides so you NEVER know what you're even supposed to know or ANYTHING he even says...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2234233","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:10.463846+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjkyNzg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2449902","instructor_name":"Trevor Baca","course_label":"MUSIC101","course_id":"MUSIC 101","course_uid":"course_22a1ec41f75976d920921cbd","review_date":"2019-01-22 23:17:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very naice","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2449902","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0}]