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James Song - Moorpark College

Professor: James Song

Department: Music

College: Moorpark College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: M01
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: No
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

if u submit ur work to him on multiple pages because its hard to see, he will only grade you on the ones that he will see on the first 2 pages, my grade has dropped down so far because he took points off because he thinks the part of the assignment is missing when its really not and its on the other pages of the pdf really frustrating

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MUSMO1
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I'm sure that Prof. Song is very knowledgable on the subject, but he is not great at delivering information. I found his lectures to be confusing and constantly had to look for outside sources of information to pass the class. Nonetheless, the class is not terribly difficult and he is a fair grader. Moderate workload.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: M01
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: No
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Song is an awesome teacher! If this is your first music class, it may be confusing at times but he is more than willing to answer any questions you have. If you have experience in music, this is the easiest class. He also has the kind of energy that just makes you feel happy and his piano skills are incredible. Definitely recommend!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MUS09AH
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The only way you can do well, especially in the beginning, is if you read the textbook. I am not a music major, but I read most of the assigned textbook readings and I did really well in the class. Also, Professor Song is an amazing professor and is super understanding.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MUSMO1
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you're taking this class expecting to get an "easy A" you're not going to get that here. Get ready to put in the work, do a lot of math, and be sure to buy the textbook. Professor Song is a very passionate and patient teacher as long as you ask questions and try your best. He genuinely just wants everyone to succeed regardless of their major.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MUSM09AH
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The class is either really easy or incredibly difficult based on if you read the textbook or not and any musical background. He is very sweet and extremely lenient with grading and assignments. It's a bit of work but READ THE TEXTBOOK if you want to understand anything bc his lectures don't help much. You'll do well on tests if you just read.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MUSMO1
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Worst music teacher I've had. I have played music for two decades, and am known for being able to pick up any instrument and play it. My biggest issue is his inability to recognise the importance of taking things slow, and has a clear effect on all the students. He seems to try to make up where he lacks through successful colleagues.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MUSMO1
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I wasn't a flake at all and I still think he is a bad teacher. Much like the other teachers in the department who are just bitter because they don't like they jobs. The whole time it felt like he did not like his job.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MUSM01
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Song is very passionate about his class and his students. He loves what he does and it's clear that he wants everyone to pass and long as you do your part. He prepares you for the exams thoroughly. Make sure you show up to class or else you may get lost quickly!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: M01
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: No
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I passed his class with an A !! But wow he is so arrogant and condescending. Horrible professor when students ask him a question he yells at them. This poor guy kept asking question and he kept yelling at him. How is he still a professor !!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MUSM09B
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Hes such a good teacher and really cares for his students. Study a good amount of the material and youll do fine, hes very lenient and wants everyone to do well so just show him you care. Sweetest professor

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: M09BH
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Song is such a sweet heart! I'm a bio major and took this class for honors credits. Professor does all he can to be fair to those who aren't music theory majors. Tests are word for word from his online quizzes. If you go to review day he tells you exactly what to expect for the exam. He's very passionate & I've actually learned a lot!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MUSM01
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

took this as a last minute class looking for elective credit and had a little theory knowlege so i thought it would be an easy A. wrong! wish i hadn't taken this class and ruined my 4.0 gpa. even my friends with more music knowlege struggled. gen chem was better than this class

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MUSM02BL
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Don't let the other reviews fool you. If you are serious about becoming the best musician you can be, take his classes. They are difficult, tedious, draining, and relentless, You will be forced to grow into the best musician you can be, but you have to put in the work. Song bends over backwards for those who want it. Don't bother if you slack off.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: M09BH
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you're the slightest bit interested in learning about music history (Baroque, Classical, etc.), you MUST take this professor. He a great lecturer (inspiring, interesting, grabs your attention). You won't be bored. 4 tests which are exactly the info from his lectures/study guides/book, a few short papers, 1 project. WOULD TAKE AGAIN, HANDS DOWN

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: M01
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Do yourself a favor and take this class with someone else. The whole time it felt like he didn't want to be here teaching, just seemed so angry all the time. He is unclear about grading criteria and expectations. Very difficult to understand and condescending when you even ask a simple question. I am now retaking it again with another professor.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: M01
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I came into this class knowing most of the content he was teaching, this class was meant to be an easy A. It is, but for students who have no knowledge, it's probably intensely difficult. He's bad at explaining things. When students ask for help, he will lecture about being a bad student. He's very uptight and I wouldn't recommend him.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: M01
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The most difficult class I have ever taken at Moorpark! The grading criteria is brutal. The readings are not relevant to the exams. I had to pay for a tutor just to barely pass the class. My G.P.A has suffered because of this class. I do NOT recommend Song for any music courses.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MUSM09B
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Super passionate, he loves the material and knows it front to back which translates to how he teaches. He makes the content interesting and exciting, and covers so much it's difficult to retain, but that means there's a point to being there and learning. Great class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MUSICM01
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This teacher is very passionate in teaching music theory and it shows. He makes sure everyone understands the subject proficiently and makes everyone pay close attention by providing feedback. He stimulated my interest in music theory.

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