I think she's very helpful and put music theory on a level you can understand. She's nice, sweet, and always willing to help. She sometimes treats us like children, but it's nice if you don't know anything about theory. She starts from the beginning.

so far so good. I haven't really had any trouble yet...I hope if there is favoritism that it doesnt' show up in our class, I just want to be the best I can be. :)

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Dr. Garvey ROCKS. She is really tough on grading but that's ok if you study and do the work. You will work hard. If there are favorites they are people who actually show up prepared for class, which makes sense. Easy to understand, really knows theory. Very organized. Very busy but seems to teach the most classes here? Always at school.

Garvey is a decent prof, but I thought the class moved kind of slow. Switched profs for level 2. Garvey does fine with level 1, wouldn't recommend her for anything higher though.

Great

Awesome prof, really helps you learn

Man, if only we would havehad more alone time... I loved her. She made a non-music person like myself a Bach god.

Easy class-I didn't feel like I learned that much in second semester. Tests are graded really easy, no homework. Class is boring and really repetitive, but honestly,how exciting can music theory be???

She is really funny, and the class is pretty easy.

Great. Makes class fun.

I am not a singer in the least and yet Dr. Garvey's aural theory class was not TERRIBLY difficult. It requires a lot of individual practicing, but she guides you through the best ways to do it and she's always willing to help if you take the initiative to seek it out. She understands if you're not a singer and grades very fairly.

Great prof. Funny and relatable. Gives lots of helpful advice. Recommended.

Garvey is an interesting person. She is kind of mean about things sometimes. She is a good professor but sometimes gets fairly annoying. Be prepared to sing a lot, but never alone.

Funny teacher, very good at teaching!! I learned a lot and didn't even realize that I was doing so. Assigns kind of a lot of readings and sometimes sassy when you ask questions. Funny and understanding though. I feel like I learned a lot just even by going to class. Beginning

Dr. Garvey is a wonderful professor. She was always clear and made sure students understood what was expected in class and assignments. She is also super helpful in office hours. You can tell she loves teaching--she's always got a smile on her face.

I love Dr. Garvey. She obviously has a passion for music and teaching. She makes class fun, even though the class is difficult! If you apply yourself, you will be fine. The homework is time consuming and she assigns a lot of singing, but as long as you do your best, you'll be fine. She understands if you're not a singer and grades fairly.

Here's the thing, I really like Dr. Garvey. She's enjoyable and makes you work, but you for sure get better because she pushes you. However, she isn't understanding when it comes to reasons for coming into a test even a second late, so don't miss one.

She can be tough at times, but her primary goal is to help you learn and she does a great job developing student's musicianship.

Dr. Garvey is fantastic - she's super spunky and good to be around, and always willing to help or to chat about life. Occasionally a tough grader, but if everyone appears to be struggling things tend to be completion grades. Highly recommended if you can deal with sarcasm and wit.

Dr. Garvey teaches at just the right pace. She grades homework mostly on if you did or not, but she still corrects it to show you what you did wrong, which is nice. Her quizzes and recitations can be challenging, but if you study you will do just fine. Dr. Garvey made a tough class very enjoyable.

Dr. Garvey made written theory easy to learn. She is very dedicated to her work and turns back corrected homework very soon after turning it in. She has no problems with putting grades on D2L. She likes to use her red ink, but it is just to make us better, and she doesn't grade harshly or anything.

Garvey is really kind and caring. Throughout the semester you have to attend 4 concerts & write reflection papers on them. Every day at the beginning of class, you have a 3-5 question quiz based on the homework she assigns you on D2L. If this freaks you out a bit, it shouldn't, the quizzes & homework are super easy. Overall, a fun class & easy A!

I loved Dr. Garvey! She's hilarious, and made an 8am lecture fun. Her class enriched my love of music, and was a manageable amount of work for a general course. She's very clear about her expectations, and wants all of her students to do well in the course. Garvey is great

Dr. Garvey may be a harder professor, but she is very fair. There are daily quizzes to make sure you are doing the readings and tests, one of which was an essay. This is definitely not and easy A class, but if you do the readings and come to class, you will do well.

Professor Garvey is very energetic and tries to make the lectures interesting. There are quizzes at the end of each class, but if you pay attention you'll do fine. The exams are a little tough. A lot of work for a GE, but easier than others. There's always homework after each class, but doesn't take much time.

Garvey is awesome! She's super nice and understanding! I'd recommend this class to anyone who has background knowledge in music or likes music. There's a short multiple choice quiz at the end of every class, but all the information in covered in class. Lots of homework, but doesn't take long. Difficult part is the listening bc you have to memorize.

Garvey is great! She is so passionate about the material and her expectations are clearly outlined. A great class for anyone who likes music or has prior background knowledge. Exams can be a little tricky and there are online quizzes at the end of each class but are open notes and she puts a lot of emphasis on the important things. A great K4!

each exam has a listening portion (8-13 songs-ish) and multiple choice... 4 exams, roughly 30-40 questions each, usually nightly HW (class was tues/thurs) so not a huge load! there are 2 documentaries she wants you to watch - not worth it. show up, take notes, take all the quizzes- lowest 4 get dropped. finalcomprehensive listening exam. easy.

This class was an easy A. You dont have to show up for the most part, just read the study guides and memorize everything for the exams. I passed just fine.

I had Dr. Garvey for History of Rock & Pop Music. It was an interesting class to take, especially during COVID. The first part of the semester was very easy for me, but I have a background in music, which isn't necessary, but I would highly recommend having a background in music. It provides an interesting perspective of the evolution of music.

She gives a quiz at the end of every class which gets a little annoying but if you pay attention during class they are easy points. Overall, Garvey is a good professor. She is super passionate about music and is excited about each class. The lectures get a little long, but if you are a fan of music this is a great class. I would take it again.

Dr. Garvey had a fun personality and made the class interesting. The exams are open notes and very easy, if you do the listening before. You do have to do some reading and then a quiz before every class, which gets tedious after a while. She only allows students to take notes by hand, which can be difficult since she speeds through lecture content.

Overall, this class was enjoyable. If you want to do well, you have to come to class and take good HANDWRITTEN notes, phones/laptops/iPad are forbidden. All tests are open note. Make sure to actually try on the "At Home" assignments, as they make up 40% of your grade. I would take this class again.

Dr. Garvey was a very passionate and kind teacher. You could tell she loved what she was teaching and loved the music. I loved finding new music that I enjoyed. However, she doesn't post the slides on canvas, so if you miss class you're doomed. There is a lot of reading, but easy to find answers for quizzes. If you listen to the music, you'll pass.

I would say if you don't have background knowledge of music, do not take this class. It was just too much work for a K4. Hours of homework before each class and quizzes before and after each class. A lot of the test questions require you to be able to recognize songs by memory, which is tricky. Garvey is spunky and fun, but not worth the effort.

Great lectures. You have to be into the music to actually enjoy the class. Its all about mindset. Dont take if you listen to one genre of music.

Dr. Garvey is always fair. If you put in any effort, you will pass.

There is a lot of reading for homework, but if you just Google the review questions before taking the quiz, you will be fine. She is super funny. TAKE NOTES in lecture.

This was overall a very enjoyable class. There is a good amount of prep work before each class, but if you just do some you'll be okay. I really liked the lecture and learned so much more about music. The class is likely more fun if you like music to start with and have a basic knowledge of the artists and eras.

The history of rock and pop was a very interesting class; we listened to music the whole time. I wouldn't say it is a hard class, but you will struggle if you don't go to class and take notes. None of the PowerPoint are posted, exams are open notes. There is a very short quiz after each class, she drops the 4 lowest at the end of the semester.

The professor doesn't post slides, so go to class or get notes from a friend. Class material is pretty easy, just pay attention. Exams are open note; my biggest suggestion is to do the study questions, which help with exams! She's approachable and makes the course interesting. I would recommend.

My favorite professor at UWEC!

Gives a lot of readings as homework (not graded), but the lectures are so good that I passed easily without doing the homework at all. Very enthusiastic, cares about teaching and helping students. Just pay attention and stay involved during lectures