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“Gant is annoying with his weird pet peeves and awful lecture style”
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This man has no idea what he is talking about. His notes are hard to follow, and his tests are literally impossible. Don't take this class with him! Worst experience. Ever.
He is a nice man, but a TERRIBLE professor! He rambles on and is very incompetent. His tests are way too specific for such a general class. His notes are somewhat helpful but are disorganized much like his teaching style. Your grade is only 3 Exams and attending 4 concerts you have to pay for. Do NOT take this class if you want an easy gened.
He's a funny guy but that's it. No electronics & super boring. He puts a bunch of random little detailed questions on the tests. Doesn't teach you what you need to know to do well; I study a lot and never do well on tests, and that's the entire grade. Avoid him if you care about your GPA.
I actually thought he was a pretty good professor. The class itself is pretty boring unless you're really interested in classical music and all about the composers. He gives out study guides before the tests, but you definitely have to study to do well. I haven't gotten below a B. The final is optional too which is awesome!
He is funny when he is in a good mood. The only way to get him in a bad mood is if you are late or don't come to class. This is aural training... come to class and you will be fine :)
DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. His tests are ridiculous and from someone who always went to class and always took notes from the textbook, I got a C+. He's not fair with his grading and it's a terribly boring lecture. DO NOT TAKE
sooooo boring, I thought it'd be an interesting class to take as a gen ed but no, it wasn't. He has good intentions but he teaches it like all his students have the same passion as him which makes it difficult. Tests are HARD and you're required to go to concerts which can be boring if you pick the wrong one to go to.
He genuinely cares about his students but really struggles with the lectures. He is pretty funny but the level of rambling that goes on in the lecture is not good.It's obvious he is passionate about what he teaches; however, the only reason I got an A in this class was b/c I did tons of music stuff in high school. Tests are way to hard for gened
Stay Away!!!!! Worst professor I had of the semester. He's a nice guy, but his test are extremely hard and his powerpoints are unclear. Do not take this professor!!
I had Dr. Gant for GMUS 200. He's a nice guy, and really funny. An excellent musician, but not too good at explaining things. Often his assistant explained things better than he did. You need to have a rudimentary knowledge of music to do well in his class. If you know music, the class is a breeze and lots of fun. If you don't, stay away.
AWFUL, AWFUL, AWFUL... Stay away, but hey, GMUS is so much fun the second time you have to take it. If you do take it a second time take it with a grad student. They are so much better for beginners. BEWARE, BEWARE of this man. It's just plain awful!!!
Terribly boring lectures that do not have much to do with the test. The test are extremely hard and you have to teach your self out of the book if you want to succeed.
It is a mistake to take him. impossible tests. powerpoints are bad. He rambles. His notes are hard to follow
Terrible teacher, spends all of his time repeating what he said on the powerpoint that he created. There's no speaking at all or asking questions while he's doing so either. Furthermore, he rambles about worthless topics, often two to three times per class. Reading the textbook is more informative and interesting than this man.
I took this class thinking it would be easy because it is a general music course, but its not easy! The tests can be pretty hard and his lectures are so boring.. I would not recommend him!
I found him to be very rude to students and did NOT like his personality at all. He may be a good musician, but he is a terrible teacher, and if I had not already had a background in music, I would have struggled. Although, if you do have a musical background, it is not too difficult.
He was relatively rude to the students and didn't care much for people's opinions. The tests were suuuper detailed, with small things that I wouldn't have expected. Not the easiest, that's for sure.
Honestly I think Dr. Gant is a nice guy, and I don't understand why he has such bad ratings. He likes to crack jokes which is nice because class is relatively boring. There are 4 tests that aren't that hard if you use the study guide and actually study.
This class is hard to sit through; very boring. Tests aren't hard if you study his guide and actually listen to the music. You'll use the CDs included with the text but not the text book itself. You have to go to 4 concerts, but he will let you make up one at the end if you miss one. Overall, a good grade booster but drink coffee before class.
Gant is an odd, odd man. He says the weirdest things and the lectures are super boring, but I like him as a person. I thought he was clear and easy to understand, and the tests weren't too bad. Overall it was just an odd experience because of all the strange YouTube videos. It for sure helped that I had a musical background.
Dr. Gant is not a terrible teacher, just mediocre. The class is pretty boring and he goes through the power points extremely fast, which was annoying. You do need to study a good amount to do well, unless you already know music history. But he's not a bad guy and he is willing to help if you ask him.
Dr. Gant is an average teacher for a gened. Mandatory attendance and the notes are way more helpful than the book. He moves too fast and hates being interrupted during lectures. His tests are easy if you study for at least two hours and he requires attendance to 4 JMU concerts that really boosts your grade.
Definitely would not choose this guy unless I had to. The tests come mostly from class notes, so attending class is pretty important. Everything I learned in this class went in one ear and out the other. Gant is a pretty wierd dude. Easy B, hard A
Every one of his tests are directly from his lectures. Doesn't post power points. Take really good notes and study directly from them. Book not necessary. Takes attendance. Got a B with minimal effort. Going to 4 concerts is worth a 100% on a test. Do that and you'll be fine. Would recommend.
I don't really understand why everyone complains about him. The content of the class is kind of boring, you start in medieval music and go chronologically from there so if you don't have any appreciation for music, stay away. He's pretty straightforward. Don't really need the book, his tests come almost directly from lectures. Just go to class.
Lectures may be long and boring but tests are easy. No cumulative final. Four tests total. Go to the four concerts required because that is an easy A test grade. Focus on the basics when studying for tests. Excellent cellist. HAVE TO GO TO CLASS, that's the only way to get notes. And get ready to take a lot of notes, but not a lot of test material.
STAY AWAY. took this class as an "easy gened." His tests are impossible to receive higher than an 80, doesn't even go over whats on the test in his lectures. If you want at least a B-, you gotta read the $100 book and listen to the 40+ songs that he says "might be on the exam." .. and then picks 5 of them. Lectures are long and boring, ABORT.
If you are not musically minded, then this class will make you work. For some reason no matter how long I studied the material, I could only get Cs. I started not knowing much about music. The class is technical musically. Take a class in this cluster that is more history related, if you don't know much about music!
Only grades are 4 tests and you have to go to 4 concerts. If you do well on the tests it's an easy A.
His powerpoints were all over the place and hard to follow since he often messed up. Tests are difficult so you're going to need to set time aside to study. He lives and dies by his syllabus.
Stear clear... Find a different gened. There is really no point to this class. You are graded on 4 tests (none cumulative which was good), and 4 concerts that you have to go to (which boost your grade). You pretty much have to get high B's or A's on the tests to get an A, which is really hard. This class made me wanna say "no no noo no NO nooo no"
This class was not east by any means. The tests are pretty difficult. You need to make sure to go to class and take good notes because his lectures and powerpoints are what the tests are on. He passes an attendance sheet around and the lectures aren't the most interesting thing in the world... Wouldn't suggest.
Dr Gant is the best professor ever. Take his class and go to his office hour you will get A.
This class can be an easy A for some people but Gant is extremely boring to listen to. He lectures less on what the actual course is about and more on random, "I could have gone my whole life without needing to know that" stuff. If you are looking for a professor that'll hold your interest for more than 5 min, get someone else.
Absolutely the best person and professor in the entire world. Can play any stringed instrument to perfection. He'll rock your world, He is God. I love Gant.
Lectures are super boring, especially since he usually teaches in the mornings. Requires you to go to 4 concerts over the year. Very boring class but not that hard.
Gant's lectures were at times pretty dry, but he sticks pretty closely to what he puts on power points which is nice. He's also clearly very passionate about the subject, which made me want to pay attention and do well. You need the book in order to pass- not the best class, but fine for a Gen Ed
Gant is an incredibly imprecise teacher who relies far too much on his own knowledge. He has directly contradicted the textbook multiple times and focuses on minor details. If I hadn't taken multiple years of choir and picked up music history prior, I would undoubtedly have failed.
Professor Gant really loves music and teaching it. He is hard to get in contact with sometimes if you have questions about your grade, but eventually gets to you. He is very picky about getting to class on time and no phone use, but other than that the class is a easy b if you go to them.
Tests are unclear and hard even if you go to all lectures. Unnecessarily hard gened. Do not take!
He's incredibly rude and has weird requirements like not being able to wear hats. Even if youre a minute late he gets really angry. He's boring but occasionally makes the class laugh. A lot of the content is useless in life.
Do not take this class if you can avoid it. So hard for a gen ed and the lectures are so long and boring. Gant is very rude and super strict on lateness. If you arrive 30 seconds late he will call you out in front of everyone. The content is so boring and could be taught in such a more interesting way but Gant just makes every class so boring.
4 tests have to attend 4 concerts. lectures are very long and boring. tests aren't bad but you do have to study for them. Edward Gant loves music and expects all students to have the same passion for music that he does.
Test questions come directly from the powerpoints from his lecture. If you study using quizlet (flashcards are premade if you search mus 220) then you will get an A no problem. TAKE THIS CLASS. I would retake it in a heartbeat and Im not even that interested in music its just such an easy class
DrG is great. He's passionate about what he does and expects his students to reflect that. All I can say is to pay attention and study for the tests. If you aren't interested in the content then find another class, because this class is LECTURE HEAVY. There are a few outside requirements (concerts), but they aren't boring or bad at all.
Grades: 4 tests, 4 concerts. Concerts are easy A's. Tests are easy if you take notes and practice the listening a week before. Spotify has all the songs so you don't need the access code. Rules: Laptop use allowed in front 2 rows. No hats. If you're late, you get called out. Personality: Kinda dry. Sometimes he gets a chuckle from me. Sometimes.
If you're a music major, he's awesome. He seems really scary and intimidating at first, but once everyone settles he's awesome. There's homework but not a lot. And his tests are not bad if you do the homework. His first impression is horrible, but give him a chance and I guarantee he's an awesome professor.
Gant is annoying with his weird pet peeves and awful lecture style. He isn't very organized and can go off on tangents sometimes. He also takes this Gen Ed annoyingly seriously, when most people in the room aren't MUS majors. But his tests are straightforward and all the info comes from his powerpoints. As long as you study, you should be fine.
DONT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH HIM!!! Gant gets really annoying because during lectures he goes off topic and wonders why he has to push the test back. Honestly, if you arent a music major dont take this class because he takes it very serious considering its only a gen ed class. other than that tests are easy and the information comes his powerpoints
I would not take his class if it is for a GenEd. He is extremely passive aggressive and expects everyone to love the (boring) lectures he gives. The tests aren't that bad, but you have to study a good amount if you want to pass it. Oh and don't ever ask him a simple question that's on the syllabus, because it hurts him to give you an answer.
He is a disrespectful, egotistical, and boring professor.
Strong Gen-Ed. 4 Tests and 2 Concerts. Lectures are really clear so just go to class, take the notes, study, you'll be fine. Gant's not a bad guy or professor, he just takes his class very seriously for a Gen-Ed. Funny sometimes, awkward many others. Music's not bad. Got me really into classical. Good stuff.
I found it impossible to achieve an A in this class. Grade is made up of five test grades. One of the five test grades is made up by attending four concerts throughout the semester. I studied hours for his tests and was unable to make anything higher than an 88. In class all he does is lecture with ppt. and does NOT like electronics.
He is a good teacher and he is very passionate about the topic, however, the tests have a lot of trivial knowledge that isn't clearly covered in class. Also, he does not allow hats, phones, or food/drink that isn't water in class, and can be pretty strict.
Professor Gant is very fair and does care about your success so long as you make it clear you care about yours. He is strict about conduct in class (no food, pajamas, hats, etc) and can sometimes get aggravated if things aren't moving along quickly enough for his liking. I've had many good conversations with him, but he can be a little bit testy.
If you're a music major and have to take Aural Skills, Dr. Gant is seriously the man! He has his serious moments, but if you take the time to get to know him he truly is funny and sweet. He does a lot of work in class, but is very helpful in making sure you know your stuff. There is homework almost every class, but it takes no more than 10 mins.
Tests always seem to have really trivial knowledge about composers that was either not covered in class or not covered at all. The tests are based on the lectures and the textbook, however, the textbook for this class goes over so much trivial subject matter that it's hard to know what you need. Easier class if you're familiar with classical music
Dr. Gant seems like an amazing person. But as a professor, meh. He has many odd old-fashioned rules and throws little diva fits when people break them. Also, he can't play piano very well, which you would think is an important skill to have for teaching this class. If you are a music major taking aural skills, I wouldn't make him my first choice.
He is old fashioned, calls you out to take off hat, no eating/drinking(except water). If late he will stop class&call you out. Attendance is taken, a sign in sheet is passed around, but you can have a friend write your name for you. Class is fairly easy but boring lectures. If he sees you sleeping he will come talk to you.
Gant is a great Professor. He has some old fashioned techniques, but if you do your homework, show up to class, and dont be disruptive, he will be your best friend. Can be a bit rude but he always jokes around.
Nice guy outside of class. Lectures are boring and often go on long rants. Text book is online along with weekly quizzes which are easy. Tests are much harder. Doesnt give extra credit
Boring class but was an easy A. Have to attend four required concerts. Never used the textbook I bought and found quizlets for all of the online quizzes every week.
Dude is more concerned about his class room rules than the actual curriculum,
One of the most boring lecturers I've had. Clearly passionate about music but it he barely covers anything interesting. Rude at times, he HATES when people walk in even 30 seconds late or if they're wearing a hat. Mandatory $180 textbook and you have to pay to go to concerts. Wouldn't really recommend.
If I could give him an overall rating of 0 or less I would. One of if not THE worst professor at JMU. Don't know how he still has a job- do not take his class.
Took him for MUS 200 and was easily one of the more challenging GenEds I've taken here. I understand why the GenEd curriculum exists but this guy takes himself a little too seriously. You can tell he's passionate about the material but unless you want to be held to the expectations of a music major I would avoid him like the plague.
Worst professor I've ever taken at JMU. Lectures are mind-numbingly boring and he's often disrespectful to students. Most professors possess a certain level of decency and understanding but it feels as though Gant actively looks for opportunities to be cold and rude. Avoid at all costs.
4 tests 4 concerts (you have to pay to attend) 12 online quizzes. Tests cover what he says in class as well as the textbook. Can be rude. Neglects to teach the important events in music history. I went into the class with an open mind, but it was the most painfully boring class I have ever taken. No extra credit. passes around an attendance sheet
Edward Gant is a fair professor. Just make sure you read the textbook and you'll get an A, easily.
Just a really rude guy. One of the first classes I've ever taken at JMU and considered transferring because I thought all professors were like that. A really sad, twisted man you likes to humiliate students. Just try to take another professor. The topic of music is fun and interesting and he ruins it.
everyone hates on ed gant but honestly, the class was one of my easiest. there is no hw besides online quizzes (all the answers are on google), and the only time i had to put in work was going to the four required concerts and studying for the 4 tests. Tests are a small percentage of the grade so its easy to bring the grade up with other stuff
Such a nice teacher. His lectures are slightly boring but if you pay attention to them then you learn a lot. There is a textbook but all the notes are out of it. It was online because it was a huge class but you could watch the lectures whenever. I'd def take again. There's a few tests, 4 concert reflections, and quizzes. but it's sooo easy. TAKE!!
If you have the option to take Gant's class online I would. I've seen other people in music 200 struggle with their professors and it makes me so grateful for Gant. I haven't looked at the textbook once. Pay attention to his lectures and you'll do just fine on the tests. Concert reflections are simple and there to help boost your grade.
Gant is a really nice guy, he knows a lot about his subject. He grades based on three categories: four tests including the final, weekly quizzes, and four concert reflections. He doesn't assign much work, but the content is challenging if you don't know much about music. This is probably one of the easiest classes you can take in the cluster though
The lectures themselves can be pretty boring at times, but the class is pretty easy. Because the class was so big, everything was moved online after the first week, so you just had to watch the lectures on your own time. Professor Gant is a great professor and a very chill guy. Your grade is based mostly on the tests, but no final exam or midterm!
Took this class online because of COVID and all he did was post three asynchronous lecture videos a week, with one quiz due each week. Very easy to pass and to knock a gen-ed requirement out of the way.
Four concert reflections, four unit tests (final exam is the fourth test), quizzes through Connect. Pay attention to lectures/slideshows and take notes. The only reason I passed the class with a good grade was because of the notes I took. The course isn't difficult unless you make it. He likes to interact with students and he can play the cello :)
This class was difficult. The class was fast moving, which added to its difficulty. If you come from a music background this class would be significantly easier for you.
He sucks
So if he catches u on ur phone in class one time its 5 percent off ur final grade. Miss 4 classes and u fail automatically. First test class average was a 72no curve given. Lectures all day everyday and every second of it could be on an exam. Not sure how he still has a job also now exaggerating^ this class is horrible.
Dr. Gant is literally the worst teacher to have in the morning. He'll spend 20 minutes on the same slide that only has like 3 vague bullet points and he talks very slow. His lecture notes are all found online, so the only reason you'd go is bc he grades attendance. BUT the quizzes are ez since they're online too. ONLY GET THE ONLINE TEXTBOOK.
Gant is awful, he cares more about his classroom rules and rambling on a topic than he does about actually making sure his students are learning. Tests are by far the hardest for this class, 4 for total 50% of your grade. Quizzes thankfully can be found online with Quizlet. Also, PAYING to go to a concert FOR A GRADE!
gant isnt a bad person but hes a bad professor. focuses too much on his own interests within the class than material that appears on the tests which are not by any means easy. the most annoying part of this class are his high school rules and paying to attend a concert for a grade. would never take this class again, hard for a genED
Gant is absolutely awful. He treats 18-22 year old students like middle schoolers. So unkind and he demands respect but doesn't give it in return.
To be honest I dont know why he has such a low score. Hes a little strict but in all honesty it was an easy class with minimal homework. You really just need to study for tests
Not as bad as a lot of the reviews say- as long as you put in the work and study a little for tests you will be fine. He's actually a nice guy and he grew on me throughout the semester. Yes he's strict on some things, but his rules aren't hard to follow. Not a bad choice for a gened!
The lectures we did in class tended to be hard to pay attention or write notes because he would click through the slides very fast. I would recommend purchasing the online textbook because it will help you learn the songs written by composers & with his quizzes. The quizzes were all open notes & the exams had listening parts for the songs we learn.
Requires four concerts and the exams are really hard you have to study days before. He will point out if youre coming in right at the dot. Hes so focused on his personally opinions than the facts about the content. Ignore taking him if you can!!!
4 mandatory concerts that are a good chunk of your grade throughout the semester that you have to pay for. Tests were pretty difficult as well. 12 quizzes that are all online and open notes, but this was just unnecessarily difficult for a gened music class.
Do not take his class for an easy A. Gant is rude and makes the class unnecessarily difficult because he's annoyed that people take his class as an easy gen ed. Tests were hard but the quizzes were easy as long as you remembered to turn them in on time. He also required we go to 4 concerts and most of them cost money to go to.
He is a strict professor but he has easy to follow rules. He did help me out by accommodating me because I got into some trouble. That experience made me miss a concert but I still passed with a high B. The tests really are not that hard you just need to listen. I never read the textbook just listened to the sample pieces. Just have good notes
Taken music for my whole life and still failed every single test. He was so aggressive and was not genuinely nice. Huge class so he didnt know any students personally and never responded for help.
Gant is unaccommodating and can be rude to students. He's very knowledgable about the subject, and very passionate about music, but his lectures are boring. Course subject is easy and you can teach yourself with the textbook without going to class, just make sure to study for tests in advance. Skipping classes had no grade deductions/consequences.
A genuinely unsympathetic and rude professor. So many middle school rules. I needed my phone on me for a family emergency to keep in contact and he was rude and only cared that I wasnt totally focused on his lecture even after I explained a family member was going into a major surgery.
Gant definitely has an air of self importance and some might even say attitude - but was also completely understanding in a moment of need for me. Quizzes are easy and open book. Questions from quizzes will also appear on the tests (which can get weirdly specific but aren't Too hard. just make sure you read thoroughly) Overall, eh.
His lectures are painfully boring, but the overall class is not too hard. In lectures he often gets very pissy when something does not go his way. Concert attendances are also very annoying.
If you are just taking this for a GenEd, especially as a Freshman, DON'T! He is rude and slightly aggressive during his lectures. Has many rules about not getting up during class, not being on your phone. If you use a laptop, you MUST sit in the very front row. If you walk in even 2 minutes late he stops and calls you out. Tests are difficult.
Do not take a class with Gant. He is rude, belligerant, and disrespectful to students. Hes is constantly yelling at people for breaking arbitrary rules (ex: no wearing hats in class, or no going to the bathroom) Hes conducts his class like a middle school dean, and treats adult students like children. His lectures are boring and very surface-level
This is a horrible chose for MUS 200. This professor makes a GEN ED much harder than it should be. There are plenty of other options for MUS DONT TAKE Gant. It's like he is stuck in the past he yells at people walking in minutes late and makes rules like no hats and hoods. All tests are in the TESTING CENTER! Overall horrible experience.
Dr. Gant is passionate, but he crams a lot of info. He's kinda rude, but he just wants you engaged. The tests were kind of hard, I got above a B on all. There are 4 tests, and 4 concerts (which was annoying). Only complaint, it isn't like a regular GenEd. Also, only 2 absences allowed, but he doesn't post notes, so you have to go to class.
I see a lot of people hating on Gant here, but he really cares about the course material, and that should be factored into this rating. He can come off as rude but he just wants people to listen to him and understand the material that he cares so deeply about. If you stick through a bit longer you'll see that hes a solid professor.
He cares about the course materia. He can come off as rude but he just wants people to listen to him and understand the material. Gets off topic often.
If you are interested and/or want to learn about music, this will be a pretty good class for you. Professor Gant can come off as rude or distracted but he knows and genuinely cares about the course material. Be ready to pay attention and go to class -- attendance is mandatory, as are 4 concert attendances throughout the semester.
Gant is very rude and genuinely will call out students for the littlest things. at one point in class, he literally got up and was screaming in someone's face. He cares about the materials but the class is super lecture-heavy, attendance is mandatory, and you'll have to study for tests. If you can avoid him, definitely do.
DO NOT TAKE. he is extremely rude to his students and treats everyone like they are in kindergarden (makes a huge scene every time a person is late or leaves to use the restroom). Lecture is BORING and tests are hard. 4 required concert proofs which are an easy grade but you have to pay. just don't.
While Gant is seemingly harsh/rude, he just wants the students to respect him and the material so others who are willing can learn. The lectures are kind of boring, but they don't require any extra engagement besides note taking. The tests are easy if you pay attention in class and study.
My main gripe against Dr. Gant is that his lectures are so boring it's like strapping you into an electric chair for 75 minutes. He can be a jerk, but if you follow his rules he'll be nice to you. The content is not hard. As long as you take notes and read the textbook a little bit you'll be good. Plus, it got me to try classical music.
All of Gant's interactions with his students seem rude and/or condescending on his end. He will also cause a scene if you are slightly late to class or need to go to the bathroom. You are expected to pay for and attend 4 concerts, and he has never responded to any of the emails I have sent him. Not the worst, but I wouldn't recommend the course.
Worst professor I have ever had in my entire life. If you decide to make the terrible decision to take his class I promise that by the end of it you will want to kill yourself. Please fire this man he does not deserve nor need to be teaching at a university. Also I am not sure how he has the title Dr. because he is as much of a doctor as Dr. Seuss.
This class has 12 online quiz grades and 4 concert attendance grades, which are easy 100s, and then 4 tests, which are very difficult. I attended almost every class, took notes, and studied, and still found them very challenging. He is also not very nice, would often stop class to yell at people for things such as going to the bathroom.
Absolutely terrible professor. Is extremely rude even to his TA. He never answers emails and just redirects you to the TA if you ask anything. You have four mandatory concerts you must attend that you have to pay for. When I asked if I could have an extension, so I was able to attend a concert he refused to answer the email. Tests are difficult.
I do not recommend him. He is rude and is not flexible if you have a conflict. His class is boring and he will call you out for anything he does not like, even going to the bathroom. I do not recommend him, but it is an easy class to pass. You have to pay for four mandatory concerts that will really effect your grade if you don't go.
Worst teacher i've ever had. I hated him. He was rude, rough, and literally mean. Grading was ridiculous, he yells at you for going to bathroom, and is so condescending its ridiculous. He's disrespectful, and i'm convinced he teaches so he has an audience when he plays his cello...which he does a lot so be ready! Only take if absolutely necessary.
He has some rather grade school classroom rules and can be somewhat rude, but shows passion for what he is teaching. You are only allowed to miss a few classes in the semester. Paying attention in the lectures makes the tests fairly simple, just abstract terminology and recognizing songs. The concert attendance is a free 25% of your total grade.
He was a good professor. Despite his nasty attitude, he taught what needed to be taught. He treats his students kinda harsh but once you get passed that, he's okay.
Professor Gant is much better than these ratings show. I was reluctant to take him but it proved to be a good choice. He is somewhat strict but only about showing up on time and wearing headphones/hoods in class which is understandable. As long as you come to class and pay attention, it is relatively straightforward but tests are pretty difficult.
Dr. Gant is a nice guy as long as you follow the rules and show up. He only gets upset when people are on their phones or not paying attention which is understandable. Tests are kind of difficult but you should be ok if you show up and take notes. One of the better professors.
Professor has wrong date for final test in syllabus and canvas. He changed the date of test the last week of classes by message but never changed in canvas assignments. Extremely confusing and stressful. Required concerts were sold out. Do not take this class!
MUS200 with Gant is fine for a gen-ed. He's strict about phones and being alert/paying attention in class but the class itself is fairly easy and the exams are easy to get good scores on. There are four required concert attendance grades during a semester but you can find free concerts to go to.
Easily the worst class + teacher combo I've ever had. Lectures are mindnumbingly boring from day 1 and Edward Grant is one of the most unlikable person I've ever met. Tests are extremely difficult and he takes ages to respond to emails which are cold and unhelpful themselves.
Honestly worst teacher I've had at JMU. I don't understand why he treats ADULTS like middle schoolers. When I took this class sophomore year, my friend and I got into an argument with him because he wouldn't let us go to the restroom. His tests are unreasonably hard for a GENED class. The mandatory concerts were a pain to attend (and pay for).
Dr. Gant is alright. The other reviews don't lie when they say he treats the class like a high school classroom, but I think they're too harsh on the guy. He's an older guy, but the class isn't too hard and once you get past his strange personality and just study for the tests like any other class it's alright.
Never dropped a class quicker than when he yelled at two students to begin the first class of the semester. Massive ego and treats his students as middle school students. STRICT policy on zero technology in the classroom.
TLDR: Broke my spine, switched into his class on last day due to not being able to take Kin100, he blamed me for not learning the content on the first 2 quizzes that the class had already taken (and I wasn't enrolled yet) and was an overall jerk while talking to me. Condescending, rude, treats his class like children, and does not accommodate. 0/10
Dr. Gant is the most disrespectful professor I have encountered at JMU. He patronizes his students then wonders why students are not engaged in class/care about his Gen Ed. Dr. Gant, you earn respect by giving it too, be a better human being.
His class is unreasonably hard for a general education class, also extremely disrespectful to students. You are required to go to four concerts and the majority of them you have to pay for. His tests are difficult and heavy with loads of unnecessary knowledge if you are not a music major. I would not recommend this professor to anyone.
This is my first time ever leaving a review for a professor here at JMU so that should tell you something. Gant was disrespectful to his students starting from the first day of the semester until the end, he treated us like middle schoolers.
Honestly, Prof. Gant was a great professor. I know a lot of the reviews on here say that he's disrespectful to students, but I think he's just holding them accountable. The tests were super easy if you study and the quizzes were open note. Going to the concerts was a little inconvenient, but not too bad. Overall I would take him again!
I would NOT recommend this, do NOT take it if you have to!!!!!!! Professor Gant is VERY strict on cell phone usage, AirPods, watches, hoodies/hats, etc. His lectures are long and boring and you have to go to four concerts that you almost always have to pay for. Attendance is mandatory. He WILL call you out if you are on your phone or talking.
Professor Gant is very passionate about music when no one else is in the class does which makes it hard to follow his lectures. He allows no electronics during class (including laptops). There is no homework besides quizzes from the textbook. He does not curve and the tests can be hard. He wasn't horrible, but he was definitely not great.
DO NOT TAKe. unless you want to be miserable. strict no technology policy, will yell at you in front of entire class, rambles about things we don't need to know, and is just mean. the tests are all in the testing center and very hard. there are quizzes every week that u can use ur notes for. the lectures are long, boring, and all pen and paper.
He's just a rude person. The tests are impossible even if you study. The only thing that keeps your grade is the quizzes.
Do not take this professor. The lectures are insanely boring and the same every class with the most useless information I have ever been taught. The tests are the hardest I have ever taken with averages in the low 60's for every singe one. This is a gen ed music course that is treated like the most important class you will ever take.
Gant's lectures are boring and information heavy. No headphones, no phone, no hoods on. Written notes only, weekly quizzes from the textbook, tests are taken own your own time in a proctored testing room NOT OPEN NOTE. Notes are purely for studying. He is a respectable teacher who just wants everyone to pay attention to his course.
Gant can be tough, but engaged students find his class manageable. Mandatory concerts are a hassle, but the tests are fair if you utilize resources like unstuck AI along with the textbook. Overall, a decent GEn-ed option.
DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! He is a mean person and doesn't care about his students. Exams are overly difficult, even if you study hard, and lectures don't prepare you well. He calls people out in front of the entire class and embarrasses you. Some of the things he says during lecture make the class uncomfortable and are just weird.
Class is hard but if you are willing to study a lot it's not hard to do well. Lectures are not very clear, studying from the textbook is the easiest way to succeed. Attendance is mandatory and no electronics. Annoying but makes it easier to learn. Calls people out in front of class and comes off as rude, but nice if you get to know him personally.
Professor Gant was a very boring and pretty strict professor. He only allowed notes on pen and paper, phones and earbuds were strictly prohibitted, and no hoodies. Class consisted of 4 tests that are to be taken in a separate testing hall, weekly quizzes based on information from the textbook, and 4 on-campus concerts. Lectures felt extremely long.
Professor Gant rambles in his lectures, and usually what he's rambling about isn't on the test. Taking tests in the testing center for a Gen-Ed music class is over the top. He does not allow electronics, or students to even wear their hoods in class. Not to mention the guy is pretty rude. Take anyone else for Music 200.
Definitely suggest taking different professor while class is passable there are so many easier ones. Weekly quizzes, attendance is mandatory, 4 tests, but not final. lectures are long and boring majority of people fall asleep. end up teaching yourself all the information from the textbook for tests. If you have to take it definitely study hard.
Bro like actually this was my lowest grade last sem and I never knew what was happening. It was so boring like so painfully boring. also i feel like for test questions he js shut his eyes opened the book and pointed to a random sentence like you had to digest that entire book to do well. i put more effort into this than astronomy it was so ahh
Unnecessarily difficult for MUS 200. His tests are purely memorization from the book but they will have the most obscure facts so getting above an 80% on them is difficult. Tests are in testing center. He's a mean person who treats his students poorly. If I could go back in time, I would just have taken a different gen ed.
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