William Lake - Bowling Green State University

Professor: William Lake
Department: Music
College: Bowling Green State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MUCT2410
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Unnecessarily difficult Aural Skills 3 course. He is attempting to propagate his own method of teaching before he retires so that he can profit from his "method" at the expense of his student's learning. There is no way to cover the amount of material in the time given. He is intimidating, but will offer fifteen minutes of "help" if requested.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MUCT2420
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Bill is intelligent, and knows what he is teaching, although his methods don't work for everybody. The subject matter is DIFFICULT, and he doesn't really help all that much. He lays it out his own way and is usually not willing to change or adapt.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MUCT1510
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not the favorite theory teacher in the CMA by any means. If you get on his good side, stay there if you can. Has a reputation for being difficult. People who do not do well in Theory should beware of Dr. Bill, and be prepared to work hard in order to keep up.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MUCT242
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Bill is a tough teacher, but he knows his stuff. He set up review sessions before tests, and extra help sessions with him or the TAs. He wants to see that you are actually trying, and won't cut you any slack if you don't work. He really is a good guy and wants his students to do well, he just gets frustrated when people don't apply themselves
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MUCT2420
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Generally an unhappy man, however he does know what he is talking about. The class is super difficult, and he doesn't do much to help you succeed.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MUCT240
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I don't know why people hate him so much. He knows what he is talking about and yeah he isn't the most warm and fuzzy guy but he is a good teacher. Attendance was like any other class three absences. I was scared to take his class after reading all these but if i can do well in askills anyone can.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MUCT141
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It's not a requirement for a student to "personally like" a professor in order for him to be succcessful. I never asked a question that Dr. Bill wasn't able to answer clearly, and he was always willing to offer his time in order to help. Try to catch him outside of class and you'll see that he's actually a pretty solid guy.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MUCT141
  • 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:
I hated his class!!!! I was awful! Unfortunately, If you are music major you have no way of not being graced by his presence. Dr. "Bill" will try hsi best to weed out all the music majors he thinks can't handle it. So if you hve him for A-Skills I...watch out!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MUCT252
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The worse professor ever!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MUCT151
  • 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 a B at the progress report, but I lost my folder right before we had to turn in a giant analysis portfolio project and I failed. Guy's an ass
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MUCT151
  • 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:
Yeah he was a bit of a hard-ass, but if you did the work without complaining and making excuses all the time, then you would pass with no problem. He wouldn't be my first choice as a Theory teacher (or, well, any other class for that matter), but sometimes you've just got to work with what you're given.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MUCT
  • 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's confusing. Does not explain things well. Is not cooperative. Worst teacher I've EVER had. He should not be teaching anywhere.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MUCT
  • 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:
This is the worst teacher ever. He changed the syllabus everyday.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: THEORY
  • 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 rude and not worth the trouble.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: GRADANALYSIS
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
OK, granted, I had him as a grad student, but I was also his grad assistant, so I saw both sides. I'm annoyed by students getting angry because teachers "mess up their grades." He challenges, but he's fair. He has his TA's run extra help sessions on a weekly basis; I saw a handful of students attend. No sympathy. As my teacher, he taught well.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: ASKILLS1
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
No Comments
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: AURALSKILLS
  • 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:
He's ok. I say that because I understand the class.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MUSIC
  • 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:
Awful. Refused to help those who needed it. He was an example of why I left BG.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MUCT252
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He knows his stuff to be sure. He isn't the most helpful or patient teacher
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: THEORYIV
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Lake accused me of sleeping with my TA. That ought to be enough to tell you what kind of character he has. He has a BAD policy on attendence, and usually swears at, and accuses each class of cheating, at least once a semester. I would suggest avoiding him if at all possible.
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