Cynthia Ellis - California State University Fullerton

Professor: Cynthia Ellis
Department: Music
College: California State University Fullerton
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MUS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I went into this class not knowing much about music theory and came out with a wealth of knowledge. Prof Ellis was extremely enthusiastic and made going to class at 8am a real treat. I'd definitely recommend this teacher to everyone!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She was a really cool teacher. Very helpful. I know nothing about music and I still passed this class easily.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MUS100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I am not a fan of this teacher. She is quick to judge and can come across as pretty haughty. Be ready to be ridiculed if you do not have a good background in music. I am happy to not have to deal with this professor again.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC193
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She's a nice person, but rather passive agressive...not a good teacher :-/ not my style at least.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you know a bit about music you should be fine, if not go to musictheory.net for all you troubles.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This class was easy. She always had tests/papers back immediately, went over everything in detail, and was more than willing to help anyone. You have two exams, two quizzes, a recorder performance (alone with her) and two concert reports. I'm no music major, but I easily scored an A in this class.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: APPLIEDLESSONS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: FLUTE
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you like to be ridiculed and demeaned for an hour a week, then she is the teacher for you. she is very condescending and narsisitic and feels that her way is the only way. The best part is the"when I was your age speech". As long as you realize you will never be as good as her (in her eyes that is), your life will be a lot easier:)
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: 393
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Way too hard for a music 100 class. Class avg. on tests were like 63%. If you point out something wrong she gets extremely defensive. Never passes back tests. just lectures for the entire time. teaches it like each student is a music major. Just take notes though, I sold my book and cd back still in the wrapping and got a B.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Difficult class but it's possible to get a good grade as long as you attend class. I never read the book and still got a B. She didn't say it was her belief that half of us wouldn't graduate she was only telling us of a statistic that she had read.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC100
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Do not believe anyone who rated her well. I got an A in the class but it is not an east GE course.Her test are pretty hard even though she lets you have a note card.She got moody toward end of the semester and basically told the class that half of us will not graduate college.Trust me do not take this class.u will be writing a storm of notes
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: 101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is rediculous. Needs to realize its a GE class. Her tests are hard, and even though she lets you have a note card, its difficult to do good. She is also rude if you talk to her in person.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MUS100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
ridiculous amount of notes..took more notes then any other class ever. you have to go see 4 concerts!!! it gets expensive, dont take her cuz she doesnt know how to teach and she kinda forces u to like crappy music and if u dont she hates u
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MUS100
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Cindy Ellis is a superb teacher, very helpful and sincere. Music 100 is a great class to be taking if you are not familiar with the basics of music appreciation. She lays everything out for you, so that understanding the material is easy. Definityly sign up for her class!!!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MUS101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Easy A, good teacher, but I suppose this course isn't the best for people who have had a music background but are rusty. If you already know how to play an instrument, you still have to learn how to play the stupid toy recorder. :(
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MUS350
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Cindy Ellis is one of the best professors at Cal State Fullerton, and undoubtedly one of the best professors in the Music Department. She is such a delight, so pleasant and passionate about the study of music. I recommend MUS 350 to anybody at CSUF.
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