Diane Devries - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Diane Devries
Department: Music
College: Grand Valley State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MUS129
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not much of an educator, which is unfortunate considering how much she clearly knows about the subject. Devries is more or less, "Memorize what I know, which is what I'm telling you." Take at your own risk.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MUS130
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had to teach myself everything. Not at all clear on the topic and gave way to much homework for what was necessary to comprehend the material. Rarely used the 200$ book and tried to teach us things that were not needed to pass that semester and did not teach us what we needed to help us in the future. AVOID if at all possible.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MUS129
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
DeVries knows what she's talking about. However, i hated how much homework was given. just completely overloading us some days. i knew music decently before this class, and i would recommend that you also know music, otherwise it could be difficult for you. Also, she likes to show off her perfect pitch skills. got a little cocky at times.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MUS129
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She's a great teacher. She knows what she's talking about but since it comes so naturally to her she might breeze through a few things that might be confusing. If someone asks her to review she will. But most people just sit there mystified so she has no idea.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC129
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The best professor I've had by far this this year. Kinda sad since I only took this as a gen ed. Yeah I wanted to take this class to get better at my instrument. Never had any formal theory. She loves what she's doing and it makes me love it, no matter how difficult it may get. Yeah homeworks a pain, but its worth it. Loved going to class.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MUS129
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Diane was a wonderful teacher. Her knowledge of music is enormous and although at times she admitted to having trouble explaining concepts she reached out to every resource possible to clarify that concept. She is not a difficult teacher and as long as you do your homework, don't miss quizzes and ask for help when needed you will get an A.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MUS129
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She messed up my GPA....I aske her to go over the grades with me and she told me what was on my transcript was final.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MUS130
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
she does not play games with immature peoplewho like to talk in class,that is-shedoes not suffer fools gladly or let them waste others time. Tough but very fair. Learned a lot in a short time. take her class. Plays golf}.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MUS129
  • 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:
She knows her stuff but if there are certain topics where she thinks it is easy to grasp she will breeze through it. Makes mistakes with grades so if you take her keep all of your returned papers. If you don't like participating in class don't take her she will call you out.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MUS129
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is one of my most favourite professor. Very helpful and consideration. I gain a lot from her.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MUS129
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you don't get music, this class will be hard. Otherwise, it is a breeze. She has a great background with music and will take the time to make sure you understand the material.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MUS129
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She rules. Good prof, very helpful, nice lady. Do the work and you'll be just fine. If you fall behind you're toast.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MUS129
  • 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:
Students without a background in music may struggle. A lot of material is covered, homework and quizzes about once a week. Her tests are fair and she is very good about answering any questions you may have.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MUS131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very Helpful
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MUS130
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof DeVries is a great professor. Anyone who complains is to lazy to try and learn. She is very helpful and very intelligent. She will push students to do well. Go see her if you need help, it will make a world of difference. She is my favorite professor.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MUS131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very knowledgable in music theory. Is always available to talk to, and will make time to talk to you outside of class if you need any help at all. Very nice person as well as teacher.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MUS130
  • 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:
I don't know...I really think Prof. Devries is a really nice lady,but I can't understand what she's teaching sometimes. Theory never use to be hard for me to understand, now I'm fighting to pass! Which is scary especially when all the upperclassmen thought theory was easy with Prof. Copenhaver
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MUS129
  • 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:
Lots of homework assigments but they aren't too difficult. She's happy to help if you don't understand something. She calls on people randomly to answer questions so it's hard to sleep in class ;).
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MUS129
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very nice lady, very helpful, goes out of way to make sure everybody understands. You need to be willing to work and learn or this class is not for you. Knows music like it't speaking english and willing to work with new ideas, techniques, and with how fast you move through material. fun class
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MUS129
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
hell of a prof. Very deep where it counts. Dont take the class if you wont do the work it takes.
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