Bob Pilkington - Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA

Professor: Bob Pilkington

Department: Jazz Composition

College: Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CM373
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is absolutely amazing! Great classes, great feedback, lots of ideas to compose! It's hard to stay there all class because you can get inspired by just one of the concepts he shares and you just want to run and try it! He's THAT good! I would take him for any other class! (**textbook is barely used but it's a good resource)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CM375
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Didn't learned too much in his class, he used to spent 2 hours to review 4 students's project instead of listen to great examples and share techniques with us, that class make us all sleepy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: EARTRAINING3
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Bob is the man. He's one of the view professors at berklee that is real, doesnt put on some bs teacher guise. very cool dude and knows his stuff. that being said, be prepared to do work. i

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ET212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He has all of these attitudes to a great extent: Caring, organized, passionate, friendly, cool, fair grader! I would call him a TEACHER! Once you had a class with Bob, you would definitely take any class possible with him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: AR201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His grading is tough, his assignments are intense. But he's a great teacher and very helpful. Extremely dedicated to his job. Take him if you really want to learn.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: AR201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Bob is a great teacher. Extremely well-versed in the language of jazz as well as contemporary styles. Takes a very methodical, clear approach to teaching all of the different techniques. Homeworks are hard, projects are harder, but if you are in it to learn, Bob is your guy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: AR201
• 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:

HE IS THE BEST! PERIOD! T-H-E B-E-ST!!! IF YOU WANNA LEARN! HE KNOWS THE SHIT IN AND OUT, HE IS FUN, NO BS! THE BEST!!!! IF EVERYONE WAS LIKE THAT A BERKLEE WE WOULD ALL BE GENIUSES!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CM373
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is the person that you want to learn from if you are going to learn about composition & arranging. Teach lots of useful composition technique and tricks from polytonality, serialism, pandiatonicism, etc. However, prepare to have TONS OF WORKS just like in Jazz Counterpoint 1 (which will be tough for short summer semester)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CP361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teacher in Berklee, especially if you are into writing / composition. The teaching is very nicely organized and clear. You will learn a lot after finishing the course but prepare to have TONS OF WORK throughout the semester

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CM373
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you're into writing, this is a no-brainer. TAKE BOB!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: HR212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've learned so much from Bob! He gives a lot of homework to write 8-12 bars or so, which is good because it gives you hands on experience with each class topic. He always grades the work and gives awesome feedback too. And he's hilarious too, always in a good mood

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: HR325
• 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:

awesome teacher...highy recommended..I have learned so much from this class. Bob is also very structured..knows exactly what he wants to teach and is extremely knowledgeable in this !

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ALL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Probably the finest teacher in the Jazz Composition Department.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CP361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pilky's jazz cpt 1 class is infamous for how much work he gives (a five-horn chart a week?!) but man do you get your chops in shape. He knows his stuff, and he's an awesome dude. (hey, is anybody going out for coffee?)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CP361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Pilk's the MAN! Beware, however: he gives a lot of work. A LOT of it. But, if you're a jazz comp major in a jazz comp class, it totally pays off. He gives out handouts rather than making you use a textbook. Writes some really "out" music. Pretty funny in class, but he'll be serious if need be. Take Jazz Counterpoint 1 with him if you can!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CHORDSCAL
• 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:

BOB is fantastic. Definitely take him for any Jazz Comp course. He's got a real interesting approach to music and he's really open-minded. He WANTS you to write good music and will help you wholeheartedly if you ask him for help. Guy knows his stuff AND he's played with Dave Holland!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CP361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely Organized. Demands A Lot (Which Is Good). Is Very Specific In The Things He Asks For.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: JAZZ1023
• 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:

Somewhat knows how to teach, but he didn't listen to the student.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: LIFE101
• 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:

No Comments

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: EARTRAINING4
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

unfair teacher. i was probably the best in the class. however there was a real double standard. i still did great in the class however i just find it a bit unprofessional.