4.5

Alan Yankee

Music - Mt. San Jacinto College (all campuses)

4.5
Quality
1.7
Difficulty
92%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
4.5
Quality
1.7
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

92%

Would Retake

83

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

65

4

8

3

2

2

6

1

2

What Students Say

Wonderful and incredible experience taking him and his class

MUSIC106 - 5.0 rating

Yankee is a great professor

MUS100 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

19%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 59 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (48)
A (7)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(55)B(1)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 65 reported grades
A+: 48
A: 7
Not sure yet: 2
Rather not say: 2
Common Tags
Clear grading criteria (42)
Amazing lectures (39)
Gives good feedback (33)
EXTRA CREDIT (19)
Get ready to read (8)
Graded by few things (7)
Tough grader (7)
Online Savvy (4)
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Reviews (83)
5.0
3.0
MUSIC107
Nov 6, 2007

Great class!!! I enjoyed it and learned while studing a fun subject. I had no interest in the class before I only took it because it was the only online class available. It was completely enjoyable.

5.0
3.0
MUS107
Apr 28, 2008

Interesting, easy to read text book, with great use of online tools, to listen to samples of the music you are reading about. Easy class if you do the work, tests are open book but timed. Does not allow for you to fall behind as you have deadlines every Sunday.

2.0
2.0
MUSIC107
Nov 13, 2008

BEWARE!DON'T TAKE THIS TEACHER!Claims to grade on a curve,but doesn't.Doesn't like to answer any questions about class.I'm a 40 year old nursing student w/4.0 gpa. I think I know when I've been had!P.S.you only get 50 minutes to take a 50 question test and you don't get to know what you got wrong. No way to know if the teacher is grading correctly!

1.0
3.0
MUSIC107
Nov 20, 2008

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!! This teacher grades on a curve no one has ever seen before!! I earned a B in the class and he gave me a C and refuses to change it because of his so called "curve!"

2.0
3.0
MUS107
Nov 25, 2008

i can guarantee that you will not get the grade that you want unless you get 100% on everything that you do. i was supposed to get a B because that is what my grade calculated out to be, but i ended up with a C because he graded on a curve. when a teacher grades on a curve, isnt it supposed to help your grade and not bring it down? t

5.0
1.0
MUS107
Dec 10, 2009

THIS CLASS IS VERY EASY AND HE DOES GRADE ON A CURVE, BUT IF YOU DON'T ATTEND A CONCERT PERFORMANCE HE WILL KNOCK DOWN YOUR GRADE ONE WHOLE LETTER.

3.0
3.0
MUS100
Dec 17, 2009

Nice guy. Kinda funny. EXTREMELY BORING CLASS. I like his grading scale. cant score lower than a "c" on his tests! wouldnt recommend the class

4.0
1.0
HIST1312
Dec 24, 2009

Many students thought he was evasive and avoided questions. At first I was guilty of that. But in the end,I learned alot about music and myself as a older student. Thank you Mr. Yankee Even with the learning curve I got an A

5.0
1.0
MUSICM19
Jan 25, 2010

best teacher ever i thimk everyone should take him he is a great teacher and i would recomend him to everyone who wants an easy A+

5.0
1.0
MUS100
May 29, 2010

Although I did not have a high level of interest in this class before attending, I enjoyed the class. Mr. Yankee was entertaining, not to mention that he understands most people aren't taking the course out of interest in the subject, but because it is an IGETC requirement. He grades on a curve, 4 exams, one concert attendance, no homework.

5.0
1.0
MUS19
Jun 3, 2010

Absolutely loved this class. It was really fun and I learned alot.

5.0
4.0
MUS107
Aug 3, 2010

Good class, Great professor,seems like a nice guy and is very helpful. Very understanding to thous that don't like music. I took it online summer 2010 and you have to read the book. The quizzes and test are open book but timed (so that makes it harder). You have one performance assignment but it's not that difficult. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CLASS!!

5.0
1.0
HIST113
Nov 21, 2010

I enjoyed this class overall. Easy open book tests but I would study b4 hand because its a timed test. Super laid back about most due dates. Funny, interesting, and a great guy. Would definitely take another class with him.

5.0
1.0
MUSIC2537
Dec 3, 2010

Great teacher

2.0
3.0
MUS107
May 23, 2011

Took this class online. Not an understanding teacher. Doesn't tell you what answers are right or wrong on tests. Tests are difficult. Must read the text. I taught myself, not much help from the teacher. I don't recommend this class or instructor.

4.0
3.0
HIS114
Jun 1, 2011

Took this class as a six-week online course and loved it! You totally have to read the text and put effort into the 3 discussion posts but it interesting and not hard. You can tell he doesn't have a lot of patience for people that don't follow directions but seemed like a nice guy. I recommend this class!

4.0
2.0
MUSIC107
Jan 4, 2012

Very good teacher for online class. You have to read the book and tests come out of the book only. Do not skip any assignments or your grade will drop, and there was no extra credit. I did all the assignments and did well on the tests and got an A.

4.0
1.0
MUS1071348
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2013

Online, fast track Appreciation of American Music. Discussion Boards assignments were interesting, but confusing at first. He asked us to attribute scholarly sources for popular music, when the subject was all based on opinion. Tests were easy, as long you read the book and took notes on anything in bold font. Listen to all the music in the book!

4.0
4.0
MUSIC107
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 3, 2015

He runs on a very bad schedule for online classes. Homework and tests become open on Monday morning and must be completed by Friday at midnight, NO WEEKEND WORK ALLOWED. So if youre going to campus classes full time and working M-F 50 hours a week forget about it. Wish he would have provided this very inconvenient information before hand.

4.0
4.0
MUSIC106
Grade: A
Jun 22, 2015

Tests are very difficult, you must read the text and sometimes the questions are not from the book. The questions he asks on tests are on very small details in the book, which makes studying stressful. Other than that, he is a good professor, not too strict on his homework assignment grading.

4.0
1.0
MUSIC108
Grade: A+
Nov 6, 2015

This Music class was so easy (online) it was almost boring. He was very helpful and positive. He did not make me feel stupid when asking questions. It was an easy A+

2.0
4.0
MUS107
Grade: C-
Dec 2, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Online hybrid class, 3 chapters wk. online test are 60 mins for 54 quest, can't go back, parts is listening to mus, not enough time. Questions on the test aren't clear from the book. Written papers question aren't clear questions. Main paper you have to go to a concert, can't be at a bar. Work has to be completed Mon thru Friday only, no weekend.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
5.0
1.0
MUS100
Grade: A+
Nov 6, 2018
Would take again

Yankee is a great professor! The assignments were all really fun and he is very lenient with grading.

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
AUD147
Grade: A
Aug 9, 2019
Would take again

great professor, great class if you want to learn about music business, he actually has a background in it.

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
MUS107
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Lazy professor, built the entire curriculum around multiple-choice quizzes (auto-graded) and excessive responses to discussion boards. Lacks clear feedback on what he expects from discussion posts. Ultimately an easy class due to it being purely based on quizzes, but if you are truly interested in learning the subject matter look elsewhere.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
MUS107
Dec 22, 2020
Would take again

There's a quiz for each chapter in the book and a discussion for each unit. Allows assignments to be turned in past the due date. There are no video lectures, it's strictly you reading from the text, so if you're not into that you probably shouldn't take his class. Music is in the text and he also posts some videos of songs.

2.0
4.0
MUS107
Grade: A
Mar 12, 2022

Nice guy, tough grader. Mandatory daily reading & quiz - not a real "online anytime" course. No ability to work ahead/on your own weekly schedule. Unrealistic workload. Tedious discussion board requirements-5 posts min. Too fast paced to absorb the material. Wouldn't recommend if you have a hectic schedule.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
4.0
2.0
MUSIC107
Grade: C+
Jun 17, 2022
Would take again

Although I didn't interact with Professor Yankee as much, the course was very enlightening. There are multiple pop quizzes throughout the week, 2-3 at times, along with DB's and HW assignments. Overall, the course requires peer interaction and a lot of participation. He's accessible outside of class & very understanding. I took this during summer.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lots of homework
3.0
2.0
MUS19
Grade: B
Jan 3, 2023

The class was super easy if you just go over the millions of sheets of papers, he has you read. Discussions can be interesting to actually want to participate in!

Get ready to read
5.0
1.0
MUS107
Grade: A+
May 4, 2023
Would take again

8 week course, consisted of 26 quizzes (easy as hell), and 5 discussions. Easy A.

Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
MUSIC2537
Grade: A+
Jun 30, 2023
Would take again

Professor is a transformational leader!! Made my life so much easier and completed me! I appreciate his hard work and dedication. I also appreciate his wonderful help and amazing time! Super supportive and accepting!! I will definitely take his class again!! A blessing and amazing experience!!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUSIC106
Grade: A+
Jun 30, 2023
Would take again

Professor is super flexible and offers lots of plenty of extra credit points! Everything was simple and easy which was beyond helpful to me, since I have other classes that I needed to take. Easy A! Wonderful and incredible experience taking him and his class. I will definitely take his class again if I can!! Awesome!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
5.0
HIST113
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jul 19, 2023
Would take again

Bittersweet and okay.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
5.0
5.0
MUS100
Grade: Incomplete
Jul 19, 2023
Would take again

In the middle.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
5.0
5.0
MUS19
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 19, 2023
Would take again

Relatively easy but hard at the same time. Professor was good but also bad. Harsh grader on discussions but easy grader on quizzes. Multiple choice questions only. Research about it. Better than most professors.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
5.0
5.0
MUS100
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 19, 2023
Would take again

Easy and hard.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
MUS107
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 19, 2023
Would take again

Okay and good.

5.0
1.0
HIS114
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

Best professor ever.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
HIST113
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

Amazing and hard working!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
1.0
MUS19
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

Easy A and awesome.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
MUSIC106
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

Inspirational and respectful.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
HIS114
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

Very professional!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUSIC108
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

I would take again!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUSIC2537
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

Definitely recommend him!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
HIST1312
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

Professor is the best. Need help, go online.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
HIST1312
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

Wonderful and amazing! Totally recommend taking his class. So easy.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUS100
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

Easy and week done. Wonderful!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUS19
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

My favorite professor ever!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUS107
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

Awesome and likeable!! Definitely take him again!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
MUSIC106
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

Wonderful and really awesome.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUS100
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

Easy A. Totally take him again!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
HIST113
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

Best professor ever!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUS1071348
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

Test were super easy and helpful!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
MUSIC106
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

Inspirational and awesome!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUS1071348
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

The best professor ever! Amazing and awesome.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUS107
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

You would not regret taking his class! Inspiring.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUSICM19
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

I truly from the bottom of my heart respect him so much! Love him.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUSIC2537
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

Easy and helpful! Class was awesome and a blessing!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
MUS100
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2023
Would take again

One of a kind. Professor was very professional and helpful. Useful and creative. I would recommend taking him!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
HIS114
Grade: A+
Oct 27, 2023
Would take again

Fantastic!!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
AUD147
Grade: A+
Oct 27, 2023
Would take again

Class is super easy!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
HIST1312
Grade: A+
Oct 27, 2023
Would take again

Fantastic!!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
MUS107
Grade: A+
Oct 27, 2023
Would take again

Totally recommended! Easy A plus! Excellent and wonderful! Fantastic and excellent! Professor is the best!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
HIS114
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2023
Would take again

Extra credit and easy A. Easy grader! Test ans quizzes were so easy! Do research and you will get 100 percent of the answers to the questions right!! Very professional, classy, and respectful! Excellent and fantastic!! Truly amazing and wonderful! Spectacular and charismatic! Totally recommended! Super loveable and likeable!! Adore him very much!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUS107
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2023
Would take again

Wonderful and amazing! Beautiful and caring!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
MUS100
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2023
Would take again

Easy A plus!! Take him! He is the best! Amazing and awesome!! Creative and fun!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUS19
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2023
Would take again

His class was very enjoyable and wonderful!!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUSIC107
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2023
Would take again

Flexible and unique! Really likeable and I would want to take his class again!!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUSIC106
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2023
Would take again

I really enjoyed his class! This professor is amazing!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
MUS100
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2023
Would take again

Professor Yankee was very clear and concise about the expectations of the 8 week course. I would sometimes submit my quizzes (due at 11:59) a little bit late and he would still accept them and grade them and I could still get full credit. This course has a few discussion boards and they can be a pain but aren't too bad if you know the topic well.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
MUS100
Grade: A+
Mar 12, 2024
Would take again

Best professor ever. Easy A.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
AUD147
Grade: A+
Mar 28, 2024
Would take again

Awesome and amazing!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
HIST113
Grade: A+
May 28, 2024
Would take again

Awesome and amazing!:)

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
2.0
3.0
MUS107
Grade: B+
Nov 23, 2024

It's fine if you are able to stay on top of homework/reading on a daily basis. The worst part is the required discussion posts.They're about 3 paragraphs long, he makes you cite and be specific. He also doesn't grade them easy.He requires at least 4 replies to other students which is annoying and pointless, takes the replies seriously for grading.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
1.0
MUSIC107
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

He is a good teacher and passionate about music. Everything is clear and straightforward. The assignments are unlocked on the day of their due date but it is manageable. Just get ready to write a lot of discussion posts.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
AUD147
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2025
Would take again

Truly the best professor I have ever met!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
HIS114
Grade: A+
Jan 8, 2025
Would take again

Absolutely incredible and friendly.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
HIS114
Grade: A+
Mar 11, 2025
Would take again

A man of his words. Honest, kind, respectful, classy, trustworthy, and loyal. I would definitely take him again, if i can.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
HIST1312
Grade: A+
Mar 25, 2025
Would take again

Easy grader and is helpful.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUS1071348
Grade: A+
Apr 1, 2025
Would take again

Alan is reasonable and credible. Professor is incredible and talented. Totally take him again!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
MUS19
Grade: A+
Jul 29, 2025
Would take again

Would take again and totally recommend him! Awesome!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUS107
Grade: A+
Jul 29, 2025
Would take again

Very helpful and caring. Amazing!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
1.0
MUS107
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2025
Would take again

very helpful and I enjoyed his class! He is an easy grader and talented

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Graded by few things
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

19%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

95% confidence
Based on 59 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (48)
A (7)
Not sure yet (2)
Grade Distribution
A(55)B(1)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 65 reported grades
A+: 48
A: 7
Not sure yet: 2
Rather not say: 2
Common Tags
Clear grading criteria (42)
Amazing lectures (39)
Gives good feedback (33)
EXTRA CREDIT (19)
Get ready to read (8)
Graded by few things (7)
Tough grader (7)
Online Savvy (4)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.27 avg change
Dec
Jan
Mar
Apr
Jul
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

MUSICM19

5.0

(2)

HIST113

5.0

(5)

MUSIC2537

5.0

(4)

AUD147

5.0

(4)

HIS114

4.9

(7)
+8 more courses
Difficulty by Course

MUSIC107

2.3

MUS107

2.2

MUS100

2.1

HIST113

1.8

MUS19

1.7

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