David Chapman - Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA

Professor: David Chapman

Department: Music

College: Modesto Junior College, Modesto, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MMUSG101
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

assignments are due almost everyday, the readings are long and time consuming as well as the videos. he wants a lot done in very little time

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: COLSK100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

While he was an interesting person to get to know, I found that he deviated from the topics in the book. Our class transitioned from Travis Silvers to him, so it was understandable, but he also didn't make what he wanted completed for the class very clear, but this class was easy enough that It didn't matter too much. He also offers extra credit.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is very passionate about music and you can see the love he has for teaching it. With that being said he's a great professor however I have no interest in this subject I only took it for one of my generals so it was very boring and difficult to memorize the information. I had to study hard for tests. Wish he taught a different subject

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MMUSG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

super boring class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MUS101
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ive never been so bored.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MMUSG102
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have As and Bs in all my other classes, and currently have a B in this class but I'm dropping it. His teaching style is just not good and doesn't allow me to understand,I've had to ask him to slow down and reteach stuff at least twice a class. If you aren't a music major or don't know anything about music, good luck with this class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MMUSG102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's honestly a nice guy, but he's kind of all over the place. And if you're not a music major; get ready to Google everything he says. The only reason why i wouldn't take his class again is the concert reports. I DO NOT have the TIME nor the MONEY to go to 4 different concerts in the middle of the semester.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MMUSG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Chapman is a hidden gem at MJC. He is truly passionate about music, and cares about his students. The first few weeks of music 101 will be tough because you will be learning new terminology but stick through it the course all makes sense once you pass get over that hump. You will take a lot from taking this course.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MMUSA145
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Chapman is a phenomenal musician. I came into his class thinking i was a great guitarist, then HE showed me what is possible.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MMUSG102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Usually unorganized during lectures. He uses Prezi, but doesn't make clear points on it. Don't take the class if you aren't a music major because it will be hard to keep up. Course materials aren't always on Canvas when you need them. He doesn't respond effectively to emails. Tests online w/ multiple attempts. He's a nice guy, just needs guidance.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MMUSG101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

DISCLAIMER: I took his summer class. I thought it was an easy if one is adept at taking notes and asking good questions. One year later, I still apply ideas I learned in that class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MUSA142
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took his guitar 2 class, and it was suppose to be for people that just know the basics and just finished guitar 1. However, after taking a few days of his class I dropped out, he makes you get in front of the class and play a song on the first day of class. He tells you that he will be tough on the first day of class. He favors music majors.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is forever burned into my memory as the hardest class I have ever taken! He lectures in different languages, none of which I speak. He gave tons of homework, even on finals week! He expects you to know meter by ear. I was so lost I broke down crying to him. Lectures and hand writing so unclear. He is a nice person, but I don't reccomend

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MMUSG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't get me wrong, he is a VERY nice professor, and always gives feedback. He assigns LOTS of essays, and discussions. The workload can vary a LOT week-to-week (online); which is kind of irritating. This class is a LOT of work; you will spend much more time in this class than all your other classes combined. -Sort of an absent-minded professor.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's hard to understand, and sometimes the material was read in german, italian, and spanish. Little bits of extra credit but not much. He starts in the deep end of material that makes everything taught later on confusing. The powerpoint slides are hard to understand and not useful for tests.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MMUSG102
• 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:

VERY confusing, unorganized, and unclear. I am not a music major & he teaches this class as if everyone knows music like he does. Shows videos & expects us to identify beats, etc by sound! He also goes straight into music terminology that only those knowledgeable on the subject will know. His syllabus didn't help, he rarely followed it himself! :

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Completely disorganized. Disregard the the syllabus because he will, completely. All you have to do is show up and listen to him go on and on about himself. If you're lucky he won't force you to listen to his guitar solos. This class (intro into world music) has made me reconsider the quality of a degree from MJC.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUSG102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Chapman is very passionate about his work and seems to have the answer to anything in the realm of music. He is wishy-washy when it comes to class structure and prompting assignments, but if you do the work and seem to try your hardest then getting an A should be no problem. Really fun class, and a really awesome teacher.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUSICAPP
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This teacher obviously can not handle his classes and his online classes. He is very unorganized and does not respond back to you fast enough. He always leaves out modules when theyre due which makes assignments late. there is alot of work and not enough time in the week to do them all and i have alot of free time during the week. Horrible teacher

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MSUG101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Chapman is an excellent instructor who teaches an excellent class. If you are looking for an easy A with no work, as it seems many on here are, this is not the class for you. If you are looking to learn a huge amount about music from a talented and extremely helpful professor this class is for you. But it can be alot of work so be prepared.