Elliot Chasanov - University Of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

Professor: Elliot Chasanov
Department: Music
College: University Of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MUS595
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Very full of himself. Spends too much time talking about his career and complaining that he didn't get certain orchestra jobs which he felt like he deserved. Mostly wants you to do well because it makes him look good. He's not looking out for your best interests, just his own.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MUS595
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Chasanov is not a bad teacher. Is he a good person? Debatable. I strongly advise any prospective student considering a graduate degree with him to either work with Jim Pugh (if you have some jazz/non-classical expertise) or pick a different school. Chas rarely keeps his word, takes advantage of grads, and is primarily concerned about himself.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC195
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Chasanov is with out a doubt the worst teacher I have ever encountered. He has run countless students out of his studio. The man thinks that he is the only person that should ever teach the trombone. If you want to learn what NOT to do, study with him. All others should avoid. And if you play jazz or just want to play jazz then RUN AWAY.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MUS154
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A poor professor at best. Believed every student should physically play the horn the same way. I watched him change the way successful trombonists played with disastrous results, and would then blame the student. He is brutal to students who question his methods, many just left U of I. It was a terrible experience studying with him.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC999
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It's interesting how when a teacher pushes his students to achieve this creates negative reactions from those lazy students who are not interested in improving or those who love their own playing. Instead of going to school, take some auditions and see where you really rate! Chasanov is interested only in pushing his students to achieve!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC195
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great Teacher!
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MUS195
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I enjoy seeing Prof Chasanov every week. He is a nice guy who is interested in seeing his students do well. He has great musical sense and my only concern is his love of loudness. Other than that, I feel that my playing has improved and I enjoy the friendship with him.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC999
  • 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:
In the tradition of Robert Gray (who was an Eastman PhD in Trombone THEORY, not performance), another can't play, must teach model. Gray could not play, neither can this one. Stick to the academies if you are interested in Trombone performance. The arrogant ones are always the weakest.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: TROMBONE
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He did a good job of convincing me to switch to electrical engineering. I learn more from people who don't speak english than I did from him. his teaching is as clear as mud, and is actually not a good performer. If you wnt to study trombone, don't waste your time, go somewhere else.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: 193
  • 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:
Mr. Chasanov was the worst professor and teacher I have ever experienced. He insults his students often. He is kind only to the students who have the best chances of winning auditions; those students make him look better. A great musician, yes, a terrible example of a teacher.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC193
  • 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:
The only thing he taught me was what NOT to do as an educator.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MUS193
  • 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:
The most unprofessional teacher I have ever had...turned me away from music educ
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC193
  • 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:
He is a very selfish teacher his attitude has caused many students change majors
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