John White - Ithaca College

Professor: John White
Department: TBD
College: Ithaca College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MUTH12100
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I had Dr White for my styles class. This was by far the toughest class I have taken but it was taught really well. I learned a lot. If you are going to take this class, you will have to put in a lot of work. Be prepared.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MUNM13000
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
John White was one of my favorite teachers. He was hilarious (if you enjoy dad jokes or watching people amuse themselves) and was always so upbeat to teach a class that was usually very deadpan. Class is not great for people who don't have any musical background. Must be ready to read and memorize a lot! However, if you do, you'll be very prepared!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MUTH13301
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I felt so secure in this class b/c I always felt like I was truly, comprehensively learning. He taught with useful methods so we'd grow- not just pass the class. We had open, intelligent discussions of why we think we had trouble & what our musical background was (context). He then always adapted his approach accordingly. I'm so so glad I had him!!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MUTH133
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. White is the best professor I have ever had. Looking back on it, I would not want to take Aural Skills 1 from anyone else. He cares deeply about students' success, and about the pedagogy itself - it feels as if you are being taught to teach the content yourself one day. Don't believe anything bad you hear about him.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: SS23
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Considered the top sight singing teacher by serious music majors I knew. Has unique energetic approach to teaching. Teaches so much more material than just the textbook requirements. Develops exercises that give you tons of practice. Cares about knowing individual students and helping them meet their personal and career goals. Also hilarious.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MUTH1210
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
John White is one of my favorite professors at IC! He's so incredibly passionate about what he teaches and it really makes the class special and a lot more fun. He can be pretty hard on his students during class, but it's only because he wants them to succeed and really understand the material. He truly cares about his students and his craft.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MUTH23300
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. White is a FANTASTIC professor. Most importantly, he is a truly spectacular teacher who understands that when STUDENTS SUCCEED, he succeeds as a teacher. He caters to different learning styles while challenging students within reason. He constantly checks himself when teaching and sees tests as an assessment of his teaching AND your learning.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MUNM13000
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took this class for a theme credit and am not interested in music at all. He gives you a lot of quizzes and well as exams. He expects you to know way too much information for a theme course, you need to know a lot of listening. I wish I could go back and not take the class so not worth it.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MUTH12100
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
John White means well, but he is very strict and has high expectations. If you listen to the way he talks about music and the way he was as a student, you will understand why he is such a maniac about spelling and attention to detail which is the truth. Read the syllabus, and don't ask shallow questions. Oh-and memorize 100 songs while your at it.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MUTH101
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
John White is an absolutely fantastic professor who knows how to teach in a versatile and effective way. One of the things that really makes him stand out as such a great prof (and human being) is his willingness to accept that the grades of his students are a reflection of his success or failure to appropriately teach a topic. Amazing Teacher!!!!!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MUTH12100
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
John White is a well qualified and well equipped professor. He's been teaching the same subjects for years, and he makes a point of changing the speed of the course to fit each class. He's very accommodating; as my adviser, he responds to my emails within a day and schedules meetings equally quickly. He's demanding, but easy to work with 1-on-1.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MUTH121
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
John White is absolutely amazing. If I could take more classes with him I would. Everyone who has a chance to take a class with this man should. He has so much knowledge to pass on and you can learn so much from him. I've taken multiple classes with him and they've all been enlightening. Love him.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MUTH13400
  • 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:
John White is the best teacher, hands down. For Sight Singing II, I went in knowing nothing. He helped me tremendously, and taught in such a way that clicked. I knew what I was doing. I received good marks and felt good about the class. He is interested, caring, kind, and fully knowledgeable. Also GREAT for Musical Styles (loved it, personally.)
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MUTH1210
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
John White is practically a god in the music school. Yes, his classes are difficult, but this man is full of so much knowledge and talent and passion for teaching that they're worth it. He can be picky and demanding, but he knows what he's doing, and wants to make sure that you do too.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MUTH101
  • 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:
John White is the man. Period.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MUTH1210
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
AWESOME professor! He has a great sense of humor and loves his music, which goes a long way. I would take any class with him.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MUTH121
  • 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:
Although everyone complains about Music Styles, I have heard maybe one person actually complain about John White. He demands so much out of his students, but he never presents an impossible challenge. He is so knowledgeable and so organized, I learned so much from him. I hope I can make it into more of his classes.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MUTH234
  • 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:
Probably the best sight singing teacher we have at IC! He helps you when you're having difficulty and challenges you when you're ahead. I didn't learn anything new in SS III because we got ahead in SS II, haha. I'll give him what I got on all of my hearings with him..."about an A-/B+" :P
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MUTH1010
  • 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:
Life changing teacher. So knowledgeable, willing to challenge you if you're up for it.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MUTH1210
  • 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:
He absolutely knows what he is talking about. As long as you listen to his lectures and actually do the work, (read the book and do the listening), the assignments and tests aren't that hard, and if you ask a question he will do everything in his power to make you understand. Really a phenomenal teacher.
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