Jim Lovensheimer - Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Professor: Jim Lovensheimer

Department: Music

College: Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUSL147
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is an incredible professor. The lectures were interesting and the test material was easy. Just follow along with the slides and you will be fine.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUSL147
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst professors at the school. Lovensheimer is sassy, unhelpful, and unresponsive.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUSL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Pretty easy class but he was extremely unhelpful. He is a very weird lecturer. Also, he makes you read his own book and then has you write an essay on it. Basically if you just present the same arguments that he uses in the book you will get an A on it.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUSL103
• 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:

Pretty easy class. The professor is very funny and shows you a lot of clips in class. Lecture based class so you don't have to know anything before going in, even though it helps to know about musicals. He's a lenient grader even though he returns papers really late.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MUSL103
• 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:

Absolutely the easiest class ive ever taken. Two take home (but not open book?) essays, a final paper, and one review of a show. You can not do a second of work other than writing the papers and still get an A. Also so funny, entertaining, and overall a great guy. DEFINITELY take this class if you get the chance

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MUSL103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Went into this class thinking it was a joke. Not a complete joke, but very easy. 2 take home midterms (they're essays though), a performance review of a show that you go see on your own time, and a final paper. If you like musical theater, you'll love the class. If you don't, have a friend in the class sign you in.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MUSL229
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Frustrating. Does not teach facts, assigns articles about abstract concepts that go way over most students' heads, talks about overly complex topics without covering the basics. Assigns a reading, then sits on his stool and talks about the reading for the entire class. Some class discussion, otherwise little engagement. VERY nice guy, accessible.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MUSL147
• 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:

Very easy class definitely take. Tests are easy, i never paid attention and got A+'s on everything. Outlines he gives before tests literally tell u everything u need to know. EASY A

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MUSL147
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class seems to be getting slightly harder each semester. My friend took this last semester and told me the tests this semester are a little harder.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MUSL147
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Lovensheimer is amazing! Makes lectures as interesting as American music can be (which honestly isn't interesting at all). But he gives reviews that make tests easy, but you do have to know the material before the test. If you are looking for an easy A I would definitely recommend this class, but you do have to do some reading and studying.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MUSL121W
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Had an overall great experience in the class. The textbook reading is not always engaging, but he finds GREAT supplemental readings to augment the text. Does have a liberal bias, but working hard on reading and writing assignments earns his respect. Very laid back and passionate about the subject. Reasonable in terms of homework assignments.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MUSL147
• 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:

Take class

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MUSL147
• 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:

Dr. Lovensheimer is THE BOMB! I loved his class. He's such an interesting lecturer, a very vibrant teacher and all around just great. I think I ended up with a B+ but he gave A-!!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUSL149
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. L is AWESOME!!!!! He really enjoys what he's teaching and is there for the students. This class was my absolute favorite and I HIGHLY recommend it.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MUSL147
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely awesome class. The tests are really easy, but that definitely does not mean the class is a joke. Dr. Love knows how to make an very interesting lecture. The early stuff in the course (Native Americans, Puritans) is a little slow, but the rest of the material is really good. Go to class, get the attendance points.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MUSL149
• 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 really liked his class a lot. He makes it incredibly fun and interesting. Gives really helpful review guides to the tests, study from them and you can ace the tests! Realizes it's an elective, so doesn't give a heavy workload. Really seems to understand the students. I would recommend him to everyone!! he really made music fun.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MUSL149
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful prof, hilarious too. Lots of cool documentaries watched in class. He takes attendance on Fridays when he thinks people will skip/be out of town. Three exams, two papers. He makes the tests from his notes on OAK so don't bother taking your own notes in class, just show up and enjoy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUSL147
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

The best guy! Take him if you can. he is fun, intelligent, interesting & wants all to do well. returns email immediately (unlike prior comments). Made me excited & passionate about subject I never was before. He's a must!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUSL149
• 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:

Really great guy. Cares about students and wants them to do well. Pop music lectures were almost always interesting and sometimes funny as well. Not difficult to get a good grade as long as you memorize and study from his review sheet.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MUSL103
• 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:

AWESOME PROFESSOR! Knows more about musical theatre history than most people in the world. You can tell he really knows his stuff and although his lectures aren't mandatory you want to go because it's interesting. Pretty soon you'll be reading the textbook he's writing. Awesome guy