Professor: Nicholas Smith
Department: TBD
College: Wichita State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: HORN201
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Desperately needs to retire.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: APPLMUSI
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Distinguished professor. Knows his stuff and is an excellent horn player.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: HORN201
- 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:
His teaching seems to go in and out, but when he's interested, there are few horn teachers out there as good as him. He's also a fantastic player, although you only get to hear him play when you go to WSO concerts. He never demonstrates in lessons. Very helpful and extremely gabby, which may be a good thing, depending on how prepared you are.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: HORNSECT
- 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:
No Comments
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: HORN
- 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:
Nice guy but bad teacher. Really lax and very lazy. Uninspiring and unmotivating
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: MUSICLIT
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The hardest part about this class was finding the motivation to go. Class is generally at 8:40, and he lectures straight from the book (BORING!!); so needless to say I didn't make it to many friday classes. I studied for an hour at most for each test and got a B.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: BRASSCHAMBER
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Smith has coached me in brass chamber ensemble for over three years. Out of all my classes this is the one I've learned the most from. He relates well to his students and is very personable. His experiences as a professional musician are a valuable part of his teachings. He's a great teacher.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: MUSICLIT
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: N/A
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Initially had a beef with this guy over the phone, but learned quickly he is a good teacher and made Music Lit as interesting as he could. Really came across as a person and has a healthy sense of humor.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: BRASSENSM
- 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:
Dr. Smith knows his stuff. Years of playing and teaching have made him one of the most effective and enjoyable teachers in the department. Education or performance, definitely try to get some time with him to learn what effective teaching really is.
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