Jay Jackson - Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

Professor: Jay Jackson

Department: Music

College: Appalachian State University, Boone, NC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUS1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Completely unhelpful , arrogant. Treats you like your inferior as a person and ascerts you "should know" when asking Any reasonable question. I've been sent to him by professors to answer many of my questions regarding classes, graduation etc. And was almost always dismissed immediately like It wasn't worth his time.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUS1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His intentions are good but his ego just radiates throughout the entire building.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUS1500
• 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:

Everyone talking bad about Jackson obviously doesn't know him very well. I came up a little short on seminars, concerts and ensembles before graduation and he absolutely bent over backward to help me out. Don't get me wrong, I still got lectured about it, but I'll never forget how much he did to get me graduated. Deep down he's a great guy.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PERCMETH
• 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:

Likes to talk far too much. He fancies himself more intelligent than he is, so he often searches for "big" words to sound smarter...but these pauses cause his students to zone out a and completely miss what he is trying to say. Obviously knowledgeable about percussion...I learned nothing, however,

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MUS1032
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

As a percussionist this class bored me to tears. I didn't agree with a lot of things that he said. He is definitely a more "old-school" percussionist. He likes to hear himself talk, the hour goes by rather slowly. He is very direct, so you can't be timid when talking to him. Try to take this class with some friends and it won't be so bad.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MUS1500
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

All I can say is don't get on his bad side or the lectures never stop.

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

two words...grapefruit crotch. he props it on his practice pad when not playing.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MARCHINGDEAN
• 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:

Dr. Jay was great... he is busy, but has met with me outside of class to both advise and to just chat. Honestly, as marching director he wasn't as strict as I would have liked, but to others he was too strict. Happy ballance? Deep down I think he misses Marching & BB Band. Great guy!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BANDTECH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's cool if you're a favorite. If you piss him off, stay away. Looks like Donald Trump...you're fired.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BANDTECHNIQUES
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His vocabulary may drive you nuts sometimes, but overall if your going into music education then he has alot of info that can be helpful in the future.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BANDTECHNIQUES
• 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:

If you will, Dr. Jackson has a large vocabulary in a language he thinks is english, in that regard. Donald Trump is his twin brother.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CONDUCTING
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Dr. Jay is a good man. He DOES know what he is talking about and you can learn from him if you keep your mind open to new ideas. Most people do not know how to read him, but take it for what it is and don't read into anything. He is there to help.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

If you are on his good side, you will be fine. He's a kind man and tries to be humourous about all situations. Very busy, but of course, what assistant dean or other department head isn't?! When not, he won't hesitate to help if you need anything.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CONDUCTING
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I really liked playing in an ensemble under Dr. Jackson, and conducting class was alright, except for when he would lecture, since he does like to hear himself speak. Overall I like Dr. J though.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CONDUCTING
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Extremely unqualified. He knows very little about the subject and contradicts himself constantly. Very self absorbed professor. Terrible teacher.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SEMINAR
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had over 20 concerts, missed one too many seminars. Wouldn't cut me a break. I tried very hard.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BANDCOND
• 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:

My first 2 years with Dr. J, he was the Dir. of Bands. last 2 years, he became Ass. Dean. and that is exactly what he became. He used to be a very caring man, then he became too busy to deal with anyone. I miss the old Dr. J.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: KNOWHIM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he has a large Ego. and useing word that i do not think are english... he talks down to you.. the bad thing is when he hears your name(once) he knows u by heart... he can be a real pain in the rear. the bad thing is you have to go thru him to get out

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Hes not so bad, he comes off as a jerk but he'll help you out if you really need it. Hes a good guy deep down. I bet he was a nerd growing up.