Doc Woods - Hamilton College

Professor: Doc Woods
Department: Music
College: Hamilton College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC160
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I submitted maybe the worst paper I have ever written for the final and got a 100. If you've played an instrument and know musical terms, you will get an A in this class. His teaching style is basically just rambling and it isn't conducive to any learning. Unfortunate. Waste of time. Good for your gpa.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC160
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's always been available when I needed to speak with him about music or life. You can reach him before or after classes, even breakfast if you're up early enough. I can text or call at any time. He's a walking music app.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: JAZZ160
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Great teachers. Thanks !
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: JAZZ160
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I love jazz, but Doc's teaching style is just so off-putting. He just rambles without actually providing any substance. One of the worst classes I have taken at Hamilton unfortunately.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: JAZZ160
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I've never had a teacher who was more available and willing to listen and mentor me. The lessons I've learned will be with me the rest of my life.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: HISTORYJAZZ
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
This man teaches Jazz not through a textbook, but from a life as a Jazz legend. His lectures often seem rambling, but if you listen closely there is a precise logic to his "madness." His teaching is impassioned, representative of the style he is currently describing, and contains the same improvisational genius he displays on the bass.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: JAZZ160
  • 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:
I've never had a teacher care more for his subject than "Doc" Woods. The man is music, and he gives of his time, talent, energy and expertise to anyone wanting to tap into it. I can do without the jokes, but that comes with the package.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: JAZZ160
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I was really excited to take History of Jazz but because of Doc Woods I now despise that class. He is not clear about assignments at all and his lectures are mostly him just rambling and then singing. He then expects you to know ridiculous things on his tests. No one does work for the class but it still isn't worth it to take it.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: HISTOFJAZZ
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
loves jazz and music but in terms of being a great teacher.....uh not so much
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: HISTORYOFJAZZ
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great class. If you love music and are interested in jazz, give this class a go.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: HISTJAZZ
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
goog musician, good skat singer, knows what he is talking about, but he is not a <teacher>. He grades papers written by students who write better than he could, which doesnt make sense... Still, I love jazz because of Doc Woods
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: JAZZENSBL
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Doc is the man! He is a really talented music and he cares very much about his students. He is always willing to give his time to help you out. He definitely can ramble, but he is a fabulous man and teacher and musician in the end.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC160
  • 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:
My love of jazz, in part, stems from him. The knowledge that he downloaded into my brain is just phenomenal. History of Jazz is a class all should take.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: JAZZHIST
  • 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:
the inside of this man's head must be chaos. he's a wild character, but he's impossible to communicate with.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: JAZZ
  • 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:
He stole my p'zones!
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: JAZZ
  • 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:
No Comments
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: JAZZ
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Doc is cool as can be, but completely incomprehensible. The guy told me to staple my trumpet to my lip!!!
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