Professor: Mark Saya
Department: Music
College: Loyola Marymount University
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: MUSC121
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Mark is my favorite professor. Don't skip class, write down what he says, and do the HW throughout the time it is assigned (not the night before). He is extraordinarily clear on what he wants, and what needs extra study. He is aware of the difficultly of what you are studying and wants to help you understand it. Not many tests/HW.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: MUSC102
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 1.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Saya is extremely clear in her lectures, SUPER nice, and simply wants you to like Classical music. She succeeds with that task for just about everyone in the class. On a class note, her tests/quizzes are straight from the lectures and very easy, you need to only study for about 15 minutes if you pay attention. Great professor and class!
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: MUSC319
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you work hard and are meticulous, it is not that difficult to get an A. I was at first intimidated by his teaching style but have taken 3 classes with him now, gotten all A's and found I've learned a lot about music. My passion for music though has diminished over this time and I feel like everything I do musically is now more forced.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: MUSTH1
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Mark tries very hard to make sure everyone understands the material. However, I don't think he gets that we're not all theory-minded and he sometimes mistakes lack of understanding for laziness. Overall nice guy, though the most picky grader I've ever met. For example don't make your note stems crooked, bar lines too thick, etc.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: MUSCTHEO
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is very intelligent, but grades very, very difficult. Maybe one person in his class will get an A. He takes points off for every little mistake and often talks down on students.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: MUSICTHEO
- 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:
Dr. Mark is the most organized and clear professor. He is passionate for music. He explains music theory and makes you get it. I have seen kids who do not even know how to read music well learn how to harmonize to score identification. His class is always interesting, and the homework is always harder then the test to prepare you. Very fair grader.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: MUSCTHEO
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.5
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
this man crushed my passion for music, his theory class alone is the reason that i am not going to continue my music major. yes, he is very passionate and knows what he is talking about; if you attempt to ask questions in class he shuts you down, and does not take into account his student's feelings. if you have taken theory before you are fine
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: MUSC121
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He knows what he is talking about, but if you attempt to ask questions, he will humiliate you in front of everyone. He only likes those who never ask any questions. If I didn't have to take Theory, I would never take a class from him!
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: MUSICTHEORY
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
dr. mark is amaaaazing. everyone who takes theory is required to anyway and he's the only one who teaches so you don't have a choice, but my oh my, he is the greatest guy. the material is extremely hard but dr. mark is extremely good at teaching it. work hard and you'll do well.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: THEORY
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This is a very challenging class for someone who has never had music theory before. However, Dr. Mark will work with you when you need help and he is a great guy. Beware that the tests are hard and if your new to music this class takes over. He drops the lowest test and homework, though.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: THEORY
- 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:
Great teacher, knows his stuff. My advice to anyone coming in...go to his office hours, better chance of getting a good grade if you don't leave your hw off till the last minute.
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: MUSTHEORY
- 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:
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Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: THEORY
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
i've never met anyone who loves theory and teaches it as well as this man. check out his wife too!
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