Alan Gumm - Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Professor: Alan Gumm

Department: Music

College: Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUS182A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: No
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Gumm is super passionate and knowledgeable - you just have to be willing to think about things differently. He gives so much time and effort to his students. I visited him weekly apart from choir and he's helped me cultivate my own compositions. He's a caring individual, but this choir is not for those with a closed mind, or a stuck up attitude

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUS182A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I love Gumm. Gets a lot of hate because some think they are too good for his class. There is a lot of drama surrounding the music department at cmu but despite what you may hear, he really is a fantastic teacher and a loving guy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUS330
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is very easy going and understandable. If you put in the effort and show improvement, he will pass you. It was a very fun and easy class and would definitely take again

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUS182
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Gumm is a really interesting guy. He has a lot of knowledge about music and directing, I feel like it can be frustrating for the choir when he does not communicate his ideas. His unique teaching style is the reason why so many people leave the choir program after taking his class, but if you can adapt he's great!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MUS182A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

It took me about a month to learn how he directs a choir, once I learned I stayed for 3.5 years! A lot of people just aren't willing to learn his style of direction or adapt to a new choir environment, but you have to commit to learning from him! It's so worth it! My resonance has improved 100% with him. I've never had a better musical experience.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 182A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is super passionate about choir and does things in very unique ways, you've never seen before. At times this can be very frustrating, and other times this can be very rewarding. Make sure to practice your music outside of class! He doesn't play favorites. You definitely have to keep an open mind when taking his class though.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MUS182
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He is crazy. He wants things his way and never explains what he is thinking. He is completely unprofessional and I would not recommend being in his choir.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MUS182A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I hate going to choir everyday which is sad because choir is the whole reason I wanted to go into music. Acts like he knows everything because he's taken choirs "around the world" and wrote a book. He's disrespectful to his students but some reason returning members are up his butt & if you say bad things about him get ready for them to FREAK on u

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MUS182A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Definitely the worst professor I have ever worked with. I've been singing for nineteen years and I have never worked with a director so incompetent. I have literally been driven to tears out of frustration. He can't stay on topic and can't direct in a consistent way. Never take any classes from him, you will regret it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MUS182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Gumm is a really unique teacher. He's funny and wants to have a relationship with his students. He is very respectable and extremely passionate about his job. He makes students enjoy being in class. Attendance IS mandatory but really, practice is everything when learning music. Would definitely take this class again!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MUS330
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Not the best professor for this course. He preaches about how it isn't right to praise only one child, then goes on to praise one student over everyone else. Plays favorites like crazy. Good luck with your lesson plans because he's very specific and says that he wants you to do it your way, but do it your way means do it his way or fail.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 182A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I don't know if this is just because he's back from Sebatacle, but he has been completely rude to people in this class & still expects you to respect him. He guilt trips the students constantly & forget about actually learning the music. He changes it up randomly during the concert and if he's not at class, students are taught by other students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MUS182A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is seriously the most awesome music director ever!! He is so different from anyone you will ever have. He brings you into the world of music like you've never experienced it before.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUS182A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I love this guy! He knows what he's doing, is nice, friendly and funny.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MUS182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very friendly and funny. He uses many different methods to reach everyone in his class and picks really interesting music. However, he has favorites and if you are not one of them, it is quite frustrating in class and performances.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MUS182A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Love Dr. Gumm! He is hilarious and truly cares for each and every student in his class. He really knows a lot about singing and music and has a lot to teach. He helped me improve my singing techniques and my voice overall.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MUS297A
• 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:

Dr. Gumm is a great professor, and a caring person. At first, I thought his teaching methods were a little bizarre, but they really work. He has helped me access parts of my voice I didn't know were there! Teaches the class seriously, but also knows how to have fun. Attendance is a must.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUS330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great prof, great class. Dr. Gumm applies his teaching methods to music as well as other disciplines. Took this class at the same time as my cohorts, and I learned more from Dr. Gumm than I did any of my other classes. He is very passionate about what he does. Sometimes he is a tad unclear, but just ask him to clarify and you'll be fine. :)

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUS182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Gumm is hilarious, fun, and cares greatly for his students. Make sure to attend class or make up any absences because they will impact your grade. Dr. Gumm loves teaching and it is apparent. If you're not used to being physically involved in singing, this class may tire you out a little though. Overall great class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MUS182
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he was funny and he loves teaching