Janis Kindred - Stetson University

Professor: Janis Kindred

Department: TBD

College: Stetson University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MC177
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly the worst teacher I have ever had. We had a substitute for the first few weeks of the semester and it was the first time I actually learned anything in the class. Avoid taking with her at all costs. I know it's her last semester but good god, I've never had such a disorganized teacher that is unbelievably unhelpful.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MC152
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kindred is an incredibly smart professor. But she should be teaching at the graduate level, not freshman and sophomore undergrad classes.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MUSC17
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kindred is the most valuable resource at Stetson University. She is a wealth of seemingly infinite knowledge; she finds joy in teaching and is an inviting person to talk to in or out of class. To be successful in her class, listen diligently and work hard. She does her part in preparing young musicians for their professional careers.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MUSC171
• 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 professor is honestly the worst professor I've ever had. She often forgets things when she teaches and isn't a very understanding professor. She also straight up told me after a test one day that she doesn't think I will graduate. Personally, I believe no teacher should ever tell a student they don't believe in them, even if it is true.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: STYLE
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

So, I have a lot of respect, intellectually, but. She does not know how to filter what information she is giving out and kind of spews everything we would ever need to know about something when we need to actually know one little thing. She needs to be in a graduate program, not undergrad music. Love her as a person, but god style was dreadful

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CLASSPIANO
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible teacher. Invests too much time in what you can't physically do. Tells students they need to practice more if they can't do something rather than help them, then gets angry when you come unprepared. rude, arrogant, very knowledgeable about stuff that happened too long ago to matter. AVOID HER AT ALL COSTS FOR ANY CLASS. NOT WORTH IT.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MC152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kindred is very knowledgeable about her subjects. That being said, however, she does not know how to effectively share that knowledge with her students. She jumps around from different ideas and is very hard to follow. The class is much harder than it should be b/c you have to spend so much time figuring out what she's trying to say.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MC477
• 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:

Although I never had her as a theory teacher myself, and I've heard bad things, I'm pretty sure she is the most genius, helpful theory professor there is. Anybody who does not succeed with her as a teacher simply does not want to. She takes a vested interest in her students IF they care, and is ALWAYS on campus to help (I think she lives there).

Rating # 9

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

If your not willing to work then do not expect to pass.....she definaltey gives you the grade you earn.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Very helpful and understanding... just make an effort to try...

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MC171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Most horrific experience of my life. Absolutely the worst teacher I've ever had. I feel like there should be a disclaimer about her: WILL MAKE YOU a)kill yourself OR b)drop out of music.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MUT274
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kindred is a fabulous professor and should be teaching at the Graduate level. Most of the students in her theory class are lazy and do not pay attention. She was more than willing to help me outside of class. Face it, the woman is ALWAYS at school. One thing is true, she has a hard time watering down information which can cause problems.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MUSCULT
• 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:

Music Culture class is a load of balogna. The essays are never graded well and never explained well. This is such a BS class. I hope they take this away from Stetson or get a better professor at it. IT sucks that it is mandatory for music majors.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

seems really intelligent but unclear sometimes

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MC171
• 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:

AVOID HER AT ALL COST! Dr. Kindred is one of the smartest people I know, and therefore should not be teaching freshman Theory I. She has a wacked-out way of teaching and cant come on our level. Anyways, the music dep. has been waiting for YEARS for her to retire, so move on Janis!

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

this woman is a DEVIL WORSHIPPER. I am serious, not a joke. Pray before you enter her classroom. She is also a terrible teacher how cannot explain easy musical concepts with any enthusiasm or clarity.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: THEORY
• 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:

WOW! She's something else!

Rating # 18

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

i was dissapointed at her willingness to help me outside of class, i think in general this course is designed for students to fail - so study! but i think dr. k is the hardest person to take it with!!

Rating # 19

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:

We used to refer to her as "God". Her knowledge is vast as is her devotion to theory and modern music. Work hard! Its WORTH it! When I got to grad schol (major US conservatory) I was MORE than a match for the theory exams.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: THEORY
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

take theory with dr painter or dr jones. they are much more organized and structured.