[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:10.751060+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzAwNDMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:167020","instructor_name":"Brian Hyer","course_label":"MUSIC121","course_id":"MUSIC 121","course_uid":"course_ab5647b2efd6589bc4f4be9a","review_date":"2012-01-10 00:28:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"You really have to know basic theory before taking this- all the basics, including the ability to sing basic melodies, and hear a lot of things with accuracy,is assumed. It's a tough learning curve at the beginning if you have no previous theory experience. Lectures are extremely helpful- he practically gives you the answers/ what he's looking for.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/167020","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:10.751060+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NjQyMzMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:167020","instructor_name":"Brian Hyer","course_label":"MUSIC121","course_id":"MUSIC 121","course_uid":"course_ab5647b2efd6589bc4f4be9a","review_date":"2011-05-20 19:56:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Hyer is a nice man who is very knowledgeable and well-respected in the music theory world.  However, the subjects taught in this class are not revelant to actual music performance.  Additionally, the professor assigns grades on an extremely arbitrary basis; once he forms an opinion of you, your grade will be what he wants it to be.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/167020","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:10.751060+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODAwMTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:167020","instructor_name":"Brian Hyer","course_label":"MUSIC121","course_id":"MUSIC 121","course_uid":"course_ab5647b2efd6589bc4f4be9a","review_date":"2010-11-21 12:09:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hyer really knows his stuff. In terms of knowledge, you can't get much better than him. The downside is that he tends to think that if you don't agree with him, you're wrong. Not in a derogatory way or anything, but he thinks his analysis is right, and pretty much anything else isn't.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/167020","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:10.751060+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NjkxNjkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:167020","instructor_name":"Brian Hyer","course_label":"MUSIC121","course_id":"MUSIC 121","course_uid":"course_ab5647b2efd6589bc4f4be9a","review_date":"2010-10-25 21:45:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"A helpful and thoughtful man.  If you don't understand something, he will explain it to you effectively.  Extremely knowledeable musician.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/167020","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:10.751060+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTg0MTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:167020","instructor_name":"Brian Hyer","course_label":"MUSIC121","course_id":"MUSIC 121","course_uid":"course_ab5647b2efd6589bc4f4be9a","review_date":"2010-05-12 14:42:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Stay away from this class if you can. The material taught in this class is useless and the assignments and papers a big waste of time. If you have a chance to go to another music school do it. This class will put you at a disadvantage for the future.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/167020","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:10.751060+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NjM2MTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:167020","instructor_name":"Brian Hyer","course_label":"MUSIC121","course_id":"MUSIC 121","course_uid":"course_ab5647b2efd6589bc4f4be9a","review_date":"2009-04-11 00:11:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice guy, but it's impossible to know what he wants on papers.He dismisses topics he doesn't agree with and sometimes doesn't clarify and answer questions.  Will not concede his point, even when a good counter-argument if brought up. Don't take it if you don't need to!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/167020","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:10.751060+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNTk5NjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:167020","instructor_name":"Brian Hyer","course_label":"MUSIC121","course_id":"MUSIC 121","course_uid":"course_ab5647b2efd6589bc4f4be9a","review_date":"2006-12-14 00:55:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Hyer is very knowledgable and is willing to help anyone. He is a very good teacher but a hard grader. The key to this class is to figure out the way he thinks about music and to try to mimic that in your writing. Once you do that you will have mastered the class. I am still working at it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/167020","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:10.751060+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzM0NzQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:167020","instructor_name":"Brian Hyer","course_label":"MUSIC121","course_id":"MUSIC 121","course_uid":"course_ab5647b2efd6589bc4f4be9a","review_date":"2004-12-19 15:49:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoy his teaching.  He's a harsh grader (he expects too much), but he is very clear in what he wants and how he teaches.  Highly recommended.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/167020","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]