Carl Cranmer - West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA

Professor: Carl Cranmer

Department: Music

College: West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PIA191
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Excellent class piano teacher. Moves at a pace that is fast enough for students that have more piano background, but not too difficult for those who are challenged by the instrument.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PIA292
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cranmer was crazy easy for Piano I, but less so for anything higher. We have quizzes every class and he doesn't give much feedback. He is a master in the art of subtle sarcasm, though.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PIA191
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is really knowledgeable about piano, but his explanations can lack some of the things that a first-time pianist might want to know. If you know some theory, and scales, this class will be a bit easy. YOU NEED THE TEXTBOOK.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PIANOI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a really nice guy and an EXCELLENT musician. However, he doesn't take into account that many music majors enter college with little to no piano experience and moves way too fast.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PIALESS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent teacher.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PIANOEDUC
• 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:

Dr. Cranmer has been a major source of inspiration to me as a musician and teacher. He can occasionally be harsh but means well, and is very funny.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PIANOSECT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

never had him as a professor but he's been my private teacher for almost four years and i don't know where i'd be without his guidance! he has a great sense of humor and is incredibly down to earth. great man.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PIANOLESS
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PIA543
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

After taking three semesters of piano lessons, I wanted more. Unfortunately, I had to fulfill other requirements. Highly recommended for professionalism and teaching ability. Also, performs himself - so he is a great example! Very smart teacher.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PIA101
• 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:

Good pianist, but can't teach.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PIA333
• 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:

Have too much fun in class

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PIA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Maybe he can't teach(although I greatly disagree with that statement), but if you can play the "Goldberg Variations" by memory I don't think your highest priority should be teaching people how to play "Long Time Ago." Get a clue people! Do you know how lucky we are to have this man here?

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PIA
• 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:

Can't teach.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PIANO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Having this guy as a teacher is amazing. He really is an inspiration to practice and has given me more confidence to perform. Dr.C deserves a hot rating cause he has some hot piano fingers!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PIANOSTUDIO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is so incredibly good, I don't know what the heck he's doing at WCU. He should be teaching at juilliard or somewhere with students who are actually good musicians....

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Every professer SHOULD NOT get an Ed degree before teaching.This man is a performer...Learn from him! I for one would take Cranmer of someone with an Ed degree any day!

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Wow, imagine that...this guy actually makes you learn music. GET A CLUE PEOPLE: There is more to life than methods. Try becoming a good musician...then maybe the ensembles here won't suck so much!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PIA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you don't like Dr. Cranmer it is obvious that you are not really interested in music. Why not try something easier, like WalMart? At least there, you won't keep anyone back due to your ignorance.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

It is truly sad, and pathetic if your ultimate goal in life is to enter methods. You are a musician before you are a teacher...there is life outside of beating rhythm sticks and sitting Indian style.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PIANO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The most incredible teacher I have ever had! Not only is he an amazing teacher, but also an unbelievably gifted performer. Just hearing him play has inspired me to practice harder than ever before. I am so fortunate to have him as my teacher!