Susan Helfter - Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Professor: Susan Helfter

Department: Music

College: Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A warning to those with a tendancy to be late - she has a very strict policy about being tardy - DON'T BE. Anyway, other than that, I really enjoyed the class. There's a lot to learn, but she gave study guides before every test so there really weren't many surprises - all you gotta do is study! Fun, overall easy class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

dont take this class if you know nothing about music because the things she asks u to know are impossible. tests are hard and she is uptight but tries to seem cool

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Uptight about attendence & showing up on time, even if you happen to be 30 seconds late. Goes too fast and gives you an incomplete on your assignment even when its complete but you might have done one section wrong. If you miss one question on the homework because you didnt understand it, she gives you an incomplete. Annoying teacher. Dont take her

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do not take her class during the short 6 week intersessions. She goes really fast and her pop quizzes are a pain. Although she is easy in general, it's not a class where you can slack off. If you do not pay attention to her, you will end up doing poor on your quizzes and that can be very damaging to your grade. I didn't really like her teaching.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC21
• 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:

Very enthusiastic instructor. I didn't really think the class would be this enjoyable. If I had the time, I'd take her class a few times.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC21
• 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:

she is really a good teacher, just take notes and listen the test samples, everyone can get A. (it was my fist semester in PCC, and I am an international student.)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC21
• 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:

She is nice and her class is very interesting, her tests are not hard and she does give out study guide so just focus on the stuffs of the study guide and you shall get at least a B for the class easily

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC21
• 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 class is cool, she gives you handouts of everything on the test beforehand. Not an "easy A," but you can definetely get one if you work hard. Don't lag the concert report until the end of the semester TRUST you'll save some stress. take notes and go to class buddy. haha o yea you better show up on time or you're getting locked the funky out

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC
• 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:

she is good. She is just a bit uptight about attendance. She'll lock the class door five minutes after class starts. And if you miss her class enought times its a sure fail. This music class is one you have to go to, and you have to understand the material. She gives a handout on whats basically gonna be on the tests. Nice lady.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC21
• 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:

Just concentrate on the lecture and you will be fine.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC21
• 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:

She may be very easy in the fall and spring, but do not take her in the winter or the summer. Everything is very rushed and it's not an easy A in the intersessions. Watch out for pop quizzes because if you dont do well, it's going to lower your grade. I did well on tests, but the popl quizzes I did bad on and instead of an A, I got a C. Caution!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC21
• 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:

She is a very fun teacher to have. She enjoys her subject and that allows you to enjoy the subject. She gives you all the notes in a powerpoint. If you take notes, you'll do great.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC
• 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:

Such a great teacher! I learned so much from her. I always looked forward coming to her class. She still says hi to me and remembers my name even though I have not been in her in class for ages. One of PCC's finest!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC21
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Boring, Boring. If you want to enjoy the class take it with Zusman, but her Boring.You will go to sleep in the class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC21
• 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:

Great teacher, shows passion and repect to students and music. Easy A. A nice person and I did enjoy her lecture.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC21
• 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:

she's one of the best teachers I've ever had in Pcc. I really enjoyed her class, very fun and clear. The tests were easy,study the notes and listen to the music samples, you will get an A. ^_^

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC21
• 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:

I took this class in the winter. I had to study to get an "A." It is a lot of memorization on the tests. It was hard to concentrate when she wore jeans ;P

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC21
• 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:

She's very clear on everything, nice and helpful. It's not necessary to read the book if you take really good notes in class. Listen to the music examples and study the (very excellent) study guides she hands out for every test. They're all multiple choice.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC21
• 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:

Very sweet and enthusiatic teacher. Anyone who takes notes, reads the material, and takes sufficient time to listen to the music selections and learn, will get a good grade. I received Freshman Honors in Music last year and still there was so much that I learned from her class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MUSIC21
• 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:

she is very easy, pretty and nice (back). Pay attention, take note, ask questions, she will give you full attention to you. Very nice and pretty women