I listened to all of the lectures, I did all of the readings and completed all of the homework assignment questions and got full marks on those. The exams are frustratingly long and complex (150-250 questions), there are repeated questions (just worded differently) and the way it is organized feels intentionally cruel/ tricky. Having all questions be randomly organized (not in section by theme or composer or chapter) is so unnecessarily fatiguing for the mind. It is absolutely wild to me that this has been dubbed a "beginners" 100 level course. There are so many novel musical/ mathematical and historical concepts, it feels like multiple courses in one - or at least a 'beginner' course for someone who intends to make a career of music theory or music history, and already has a general knowl...read more

The lectures are mp3s and extremely dry and monotonous. They sound as though the prof is reading outloud from a book. And there are instances where word-for-word it is the same in the textbook.

The professor was communicative, I don't know if it's her fault. She doesn't sound like she is passionate about music or the class.

do not take this course unless you are seriously devoted to the music THEORY or HISTORY profession. It is NOT a course for casual or pleasurable learning.