Anne Tedesco - St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Professor: Anne Tedesco

Department: Music

College: St. John's University, Jamaica, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: THEORY1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class was fair and I actually learned a lot in the class. Homework was given every class but it is meant to help you memorize all the notes. 3 quizzes, a midterm and a final. Pay attention in class and do the homework and it will be an easy A

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUS1210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

At first you may think shes not bad. She writes the music terms on the boards and goes over them. After the first quiz, she changes. Shes not like that anymore. All she does is mumble and play very loud music from the computer. Then her test questions go into heavy details about what she talked about. I highly recommend you DONT take her class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUS1210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lectures were painfully boring and long. Her tests and quizzes were really difficult and she's a super tough grader. In class she would just play music and then on the tests there were detailed questions on the composers and songs. She's also not very understanding, highly recommend not taking her class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC1010
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You need the textbook to pass the class, and you will take a lot of notes. She gives the class many chances for extra-credit. There are not a lot of tests. It is required to go to pick a concert that she will give information on and write a concert critique. There is a midterm and final exam. Do not take this class if you do not feel like working.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MUS1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Tedesco was overall okay. The class was heavy and there was a lot of material to learn. I'd say if you take good notes and read the book, you will be good. She is keen on participation so if you don't, she will get irritated. She might seem rude but she is just super into music and wants us to learn it well. Overall, good class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MUS2600
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Tedesco honestly is a great piano professor. She really encourages you to keep working hard. Piano is not an easy instrument to learn, but taking Tedesco will definitely allow you to learn a good number of things. She is talented and has even performed in big venues.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MUS1000C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Tedesco is a real doll. I absolutely loved taking her class! I'm not a fan of classical music but I did learn to appreciate it through taking this course. She expects you to bring the textbook to class and it makes it really easy to understand the music. Gives one paper and tests are nbd, just keep good notes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MUS1010
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She started off the semester very slow, explaining all of the musical techniques and definitions. By the next week, it felt like she was teaching as if all of the students in the class had a musical background. I ended up withdrawing the class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MUS1010
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is not a bad teacher by any means, she tries to make things interesting when she goes to the piano for small examples which makes things a bit more enjoyable. Need to write down what she says word for word each class. Don't worry about doing the homework as she reviews it the next day in class anyways. Will give lots of bonus marks as well.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: THEORY1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The professor isn't bad at first. At first you actually like her, you think you're doing fine and then BOMB! As soon as the semester is closing in, she starts 10 different topics. If you already have a background in music go ahead take her course you'll probably get an A because the work is arguably not that hard. If you have no background. :/

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MUS1600
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had her this semester for Piano I and it was honestly a pretty good experience! Though she can be impatient at times, she was generally caring and wanted to see your improvement throughout the class. The final is pretty simple and it will be something you've done in the semester so no worries! Just be punctual and practice!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MUS1010
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Tedesco is rude, and disrespectful. She mumbles when she's teaching and is not clear when she speaks, and when you ask her to repeat what she said because no one heard her she will yell at you and make you look so dumb in front of the class. She wants you to write everything word for word that she said onto the test which is impossible.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ART1000C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Tedesco was ok for me. Her class was a "Creative Process" class so it happens to go over music,art, theatre, and dance. It is more heavy in the music than art. If you have no background in school band, it'll be harder for you. We did not need to buy a book but she just said she's going to require it next year in 2017. she's easily agitated.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUS1000C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Honestly she's the best! Even if you're someone like me who has no experience in music, she is really helpful. But one thing to keep in mind is that ATTENDANCE IS VERY NECESSARY!! Miss one class and you're already left behind! Bottom line is don't miss class (because she actually teaches a lot in a day) and you'll be fine!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MUS1010
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Music is my life. I've been playing piano for ten years and I was in band in middle school and high school. So with that being said, my background in music is pretty strong. However, that doesn't help you in Tedesco's class. She's absolutely boring. When it comes to quizzes and test, be prepared to write down WORD FOR WORD what she says in class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MUS1600
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She will expect Juliard material out of none music majors. She is rude, condescending, and easily annoyed. Try to take another class and avoid the aggravation of having to bite your tongue all semester so you don't flip out after one of her rude comments or spiteful grading. Go to the concert for extra credit not a nice person.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MUS1020
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Personally I find Tedsco a goof professor. It's clear she has a passion for music and she does try to make the class interesting. Not really hard to pass, maybe studying just a little bit will be enough to pass you with a good grade. However, she does assign hw at every single class meet but it's only to help for the exams.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUS1010
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is not an easy class. You must attend every class to fully understand and pass the midterm and final. I enjoyed this class even though she does require a lot for an intro class. Really wants you to appreciate music and learn the basics. This was a mandatory class and I absolutely do not regret taking it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUS1000
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Let me set the record straight for this class, and I hope Professor Tedesco reads this comment. This is an INTRO to music, required elective course. My view of introduction courses is they should be welcoming, fun, and unique. This class is everything but. From day 1, she has emitted anger, cruelty, and a judge mental aroma to my class. (cont.)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MUS10100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

BRUH! This lady is interesting. I really fall asleep in her class everyday. I would not recommend this class for someone who wants a great GPA. This class will drag your GPA to the ground. She is Awful. Don't take her.