Cool class, but more pop oriented than rock. Good teacher, speaks clearly. Tests are pretty easy, as long as you study a little bit the night before. Also, know how to write 12 bar blues...

He's a very nice and funny guy; kind of nerdy. His class was not very hard at all. Everything on the quizzes were directly given in his lectures.

Kind of a goofy guy, but the class was easy. There's no reason why you shouldn't recieve an A.

Class isn't too interesting, but isn't completely dull either. Devotes too much time to "discussing w/ someone near you." Tests aren't bad, but have good amount of material not covered in class, only in text. Do online discussions right away; he only gives vague deadlines that are usually wrong. Class usually starts late or gets done early.

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Really knows his stuff an cares about what he is teaching. Funny guy, easy class if you try.

Nice guy who loves what he's teaching, and wants his students to be as enthused about the subject matter as he is. Great class.

This class is insanely easy if you know anything about music. He gives test questions on low attendance days and generally wants those who care to succeed. However, too much of the class is "discuss with a neighbor" instead of lecturing, and I had to dumb down my writing for the class. His PC attitude can get annoying sometimes, but not usually.

if you read the book, go to class, an know anything about popular music u should get an A no problemo,

prof. moon was really great and was very understanding about everything. i suggest taking this class for an easy A, the only bad part are the amount of papers, discussions, journals (ahh) assigned. but if you turn everything in and fill out the study guides for the midterm and final you will get an A.

great teacher... kinda lots of work--- 4 papers, 4 quizes, 4 discussions questions, 2 music projects and 2 tests...

I don't know how you can't like him, he's so goofy and he ****es about the same things throughout the semester. If Shana is your TA, the class is 10x better, she's really smart and an overall down to earth person.

easy class. just show up and turn your work in on time :-) You're lucky if you have this class (seriously).

Some might see this class as another Gen Ed, but Prof. Moon actually presents fascinating aspects of jazz history. He genuinely cares about what he teaches, he's funny, he's goofy, and he doesn't tolerate people talking in class or being rude. You'll really only use the text book to study for quizzes/exams, which aren't that hard. Great guy!

This class is really easy and if you like rock music it's pretty interesting. he does take attendance, but the lectures aren't bad and the tests are pretty easy. A really easy Gen Ed arts!!!

This guy is funny, but likes to pick on students. I suggest you don't talk in class or you will be the subject of his joke. Not a class to take if you don't like being in the spotlight, because he picks random people to talk. Otherwise the assignments are pretty easy and so are the tests.

Excellent class/prof! It's clear that he loves and is very knowledgeable about the subject. Go to class and do the readings and you'll easily get an A. Lectures are worth going to, they can be very fun!

This class is really interesting, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Moon certainly has a passion for music, and he knows a great deal about it. He isn't so great with technology, but his bumbling mannerisms and pure excitement over new technological discoveries are endearing. If you do the assignments and attend class, you will do well.

Loved this class. The topic is so interesting and professor Moon makes it even more interesting. He is a jerk to people who talk and goof off in his class, but it works because it makes it easier to focus. Don't talk, and you'll love this class. assignments are super easy.

EASY EASY EASY class. I ended the class with over a 100%. The only way this class can be hard is if you are an athlete and you don't put any effort(you guys know who you are lol) and expect tests to be cake. Overall, fun interesting stuff, and if you know music, then you know this class.

This was a fun class and he is very enthusiastic about what he teaches. He got to know each of us really well and he was fun to have conversations with about music. As an honors class this was still an easy A and the final was awesome, we had a team game-show 'final'. I would highly recommend this class.

Post below this one nails it. He's very nice, willing to work with students. Funnest class I've had at U of A. I looked forward to his classes and got to know fellow students pretty well. Class discussions were very fun.

Professor Moon is awesome! He is genuinely interested in what he teaches and gets to know his students well. We had a cool project to write our own group songs and the tests are a breeze (group essay questions :D) I would recommend this class to everyone!

A really good and creative music teacher. His skill comes in letting his students reach their own conclusions about music. He grades fair too!

Dr. Moon is one of the best teachers at U of A, PERIOD. He is an excellent lecturer and is genuinely enthusiastic about what he is teaching. The assignments are a joke and are grading very leniently. The midterm can be tricky but the Final is very easy. I would love to take another one of his classes. TAKE THIS CLASS. EASY A AND GREAT PROFESSOR.

Dr. Moon has been my favorite professor at the U of A so far, hands down. He's easy enough to pay attention to, even easier to get along with, and his assignments are even EASIER. I do recommend studying for the midterm and the final, but this class isn't something you'll stress out over if you go to lecture.

Very nice guy, he basically wants you to pass the class. As long as you do the work you'll get a good grade on it. He honestly tries to remember everybodys name. Don't surf the web in his class, show up, and do your work and you'll come out with an easy A.

Easiest class at the U of A. Im currently taking it online right now and it is hard to get lower then A. As long as you do all the hw and readings you will recieve an A. The class is actually fun and you get to listen music that you enjoy. I really recommend taking this class.

This is by far the easiest class I have ever taken, and perhaps the easiest I will ever take. The lectures were fun and simple, and the time flew by. Sometimes Mr. Moon would go off on tangents that barely made any sense, but his tests are so simple and the only way you could possibly get lower than an A is if you don't show up to class.

Ask him about the time he "jamped" over the bench in 6th grade.

Like most people here said. He is a good professor. He wants you to do well if you try. He is interested in what he teaches and tries to make it interesting to learn about. He will try to get to know you, especially if you are in his discussion section. I was and he knew my name and was always really nice. Overall good for an art or diversity req.

This is a good class, but spend time studying for the midterm and final. The D2L quizzes were easy. There is a group presentation that you have to give towards the end of the semester that I really didn't care for. Easy B; study and make it an easy A.

Moon is very passionate about the material he teaches. He is very understanding and makes the lectures interesting. I really enjoyed his class. Very easy B and an easy A if you put a little effort in.

This is a really great and interesting class. It definitely surpasses a majority of gen eds that are available! Professor Moon is really passionate and it shows. Lectures are always interesting and the work load is reasonable. Definitely highly recommend this course!

Professor Moon is fantastic. There are two big projects, make your own song and then an open ended one at the end, that seem like a big deal. Both are super easy. The online quizzes are easy. The tests are easy. The listening quizzes are easy. It's all easy.

Great guy and good professor, highly recommend this class. It's relevant and he makes the whole experience fun!

Professor Moon is a great guy. Really helpful, and the class was pretty interesting. Satisfies an art credit too. Definitely recommend this class

Great teacher. He is more interested in actually teaching you and sharing his life experiences, rather than testing and quizzing and all that. Super easy class, and really interesting.

I would shot the moon for Moon. BEST CLASS IN TUCSON. Hip Hop, Rock, whatever music you like, Moon will discuss it. Tests are easy and his book is free online. Almost everyone gets an A. Don't need to take notes or buy a textbook. It was like Woodstock w/o the "you know what."

GREAT CLASS! Discussions are mandatory, lectures are not. But I loved going to his lectures. If you do not plan on attending class do not sign up for this class, you will be wasting a spot for someone who can attend and enjoy it. Such a fun semester I wish I would take it again.

The class is very easy. I did not have much interest in the material so I had a little trouble getting the facts stuck in my brain for exams. Still the exams are very easy, and he gives you the essay questions before the actual exam. And HEY, how often do you listen to the Beatles, Michael Jackson, The Who, Black Eyed Peas, and many more in class??

I love Professor Moon! He's super chill & loves talking to his students. The class material got bland sometimes, but he always made it entertaining. Easy A. Would definitely recommend.

Moon is amazing. He is very entertaining and you can see that he is passionate about music and knows a lot. He grades very easy and if you take the chapter tests that are given with the online book and know the terms for every chapter you will succeed on his tests. He is very helpful if you go in and talk to him. Great class that is always fun!

Dr. Moon is fantastic! His class is informative & interesting, & the class discussions are thought-provoking. Someone commented that they were upset because the HONORS class wasn't an easy A. That's just dumb. Also, he does NOT use profanity or sensual images (other than playing clips from popular music). I am Christian & wasn't offended AT ALL.

He's a really cool guy, laid back and pretty funny. He honestly inspired me. I really have never genuinely "enjoyed" a class before this. Super cool you basically get to jam to music and learn about the artists you already love as a lecture. Easy grader. Fun assignments. Can't say enough! Would absolutely take again!!

This was a great and fun class. It covers all genres of music, granted I didn't learn much but still liked the structure of the course. He isn't really sympathetic if you have tech problems with attendance, but still fun nonetheless.

The class itself isn't too difficult, but the work load is pretty heavy. There are a ton of projects and busy work. The information you get in lecture is the same as you'll read in the book, but there are clicker quizzes and questions you must do for participation credit. Very passionate about music and knows it well! Lectures are very interesting.

Professor Moon is a great professor who made what could've been a very mundane music history class very interesting and interactive. His main assignments are listening journals that you compile over the course of several weeks and they take time, but they're not difficult. He's very knowledgeable and a super nice guy. Would highly recommend.

Dr. Moon is one of the best professors Ive ever had. He genuinely cares about his students and hes always asking about the best ways he can help his students to learn. There is lots of homework but I personally wouldnt change that because the work is not difficul. Hes really helpful and I learned so much in his class. I recommend him as a prof!

I took Dr. MOON'S class on Frank Sinatra and the Music history in his lifetime. There is a lot of work, but it was mostly fun. I learned a lot. It was one of my favorite classes ever! I learned a lot about Sinatra and the times un which he lived. I enjoyed the music so much!

The professor himself is great, very nice and passionate about what he does. But the class requires a ridiculous amount of work, so much work, I cannot explain how much busy work this class requires. Also if you don't have a 'musical' background it makes the class that much more difficult and tedious.

Prof Moon is super sweet and understanding. If you email him/his TAs about late work or really anything, they are so nice about it. However, there is a LOT of work you have to do for this class, including writing/recording your own song. I actually learned a lot in this class though and there were a lot of interesting units! He is a very caring guy

Moon is a good guy who cares and is passionate about music.

Possibly my favorite class I've taken at the UofA. Easy to get an A if you do all the work, and Dr. Moon is very forgiving about due dates. He is extremely helpful and caring about his students, learning all their names and respecting everybody's needs. I would definitely take another class taught by Dr. Moon. Loved this experience.

This was a very interesting class, this coming from someone who is not normally super interested in music. It was a self-paced class during the week, with modules due at the end of each week. THERE ARE NO EXAMS OR TESTS!!! This was the biggest draw for me personally, but there is a lot of writing involved each week and analysis involved.

Don't listen to the other reviews. I didn't love the class material but it was manageable and an easy A.About 20 minutes of homework per class day and it is super easy. Class is easy to not pay attention but he does call on people randomly. Yes, you have to write your own song but by no means does it have to be good.

He is really nice, chill and smart

The Sinatra class was amazing! There was a lot of homework, BUT! I had a 5-week class (instead of 12 weeks), so the homework amount was reasonable for such a short period. Most of the homework was relatively easy and interesting. This class made me fall in love with Sinatra. The professor is really nice, and when I needed help, he was always there.