Mrs. Gargone treats each class with due planning. Each class is a quality session. Always on time, VERY organized. I guess she reminds me of Julie Andrews (in Sound of Music)in her teaching style - fun, cheerful, outgoing. She really LOVES her subject.

One of my favorite teachers. She is professional, knowlegeable and has a great personality.

Ms.Gargone is a very unique instructor. She is very knowledge in her subject matter and truly loves what she teaches. I have four children and was taking four classes and still got an A. She's great!

Prof. Gargone is one of the greatest professors I have ever had. She is extremely organized and loves to teach and on top of that she is very light hearted and nice. Ignore the negative comments. They are the words of lazy students who see work are unfair

Shes awesome ans always willing to help whenever you need it

Shes great!! she loves what she does and if you just take notes in her class and do the reading you'll be fine!!! and if you need any help shes always more than willing to help however she can !

Excellent Prof. Very helpful and Nice. A Little flaky but she makes it interesting. Hard, but not impossible.

"Intro" is very deceiving. Be prepared to memorize a bunch of crap and to go to 2 live concerts. After taking this class I appreciate music LESS because she made me hate it. She definitely is knowledgeable in what she teaches but she expects WAYY too much out of students. Still got a B in it though.

Prof. Gargone is an interesting person. Her passion for music is astounding and i did enjoy her class. But she does expect way to much to start of with and gets a little crazy when shes disappointed. I did learn alot though and would much rather take music appreciation over art appreciation. Take her if your prepared to do the work.

As long as you do the work she won't bust on you. I took her for two semesters and loved her. She got me into different music groups and if I needed help she always had her office hours or after/before class help (if you asked). If people felt singled out by her then it's their own fault for not asking questions or flat out saying "I don't understand".

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she made a very hard subject much easier for me. she is VERY helpful, but can sometimes be intimidating. make sure you do the homework and you should be ok. class is fun and i enjoy going to it. if you're interested in music theory and dont know anything about it, go to her

wow can she loosing up about a class where kids think its an easy A, thats the last thing it is and she is a nut, if you dont need it for your major stay out, shes crazy music freak

she is such a nice lady and really loves what she does. i'm not a music major but i dont think her class is that bad at all. she gives out study guides that tell you EVERYTHING on the exam (most stuff is from the notes too.) the only thing thats a pain is the required concerts you have to go to. it was still a good class though

NOT a BS CLASS,hard n time consuming.A lot of memorization involved.Midterm & Final R 50% of grade n boy are they overwhelming.U listen to a lot of music and must memorize style,form,period, etc etc.She works u til the last min n expects u to remember a lot.Tests build on previous "learned info" from previous chapters.Must attend 2-5 music concerts

She is so nice. you have be interested in the class to appreciate her. she knows more about music than anyone ive ever met. its not an easy 'a' but if you do the work and study you will do well. no papers or projects just quizzes and tests.

Professor Gargone is very into music but is also very nice! She is 100% willing to help you if you only ask! She tells you what to study for all the tests and quizzes and gives you plenty of notice about the 2 mandatory concerts. There is not alot of homework (just reading) but the tests and quizzes require ALOT of studying!

Alot of people bash her, but if you plan your semester right, you can get all the extra credit done. She is extremely smart and really made me apprecate music from a different perspective. Lots of info - she loves music and really expects you to learn and understand what shes teaching. You have to set aside serious study time.

If you usually have to study to pass tests, this class will be hard. I got by with a B+ with little effort. She is very strict with the attendance and lateness policies and will dock your grade if you miss more than 3 days. She really loves what she teaches and she is very knowledgeable, take her if you enjoy music at all. She's an awesome teacher.

I understand why so many people have made negative comments about Gargone, but if you are someone who really enjoys music then you will love her! I took theory in highschool & had a hard time with it but when I took it with her I really understood everything. Music Appreciation was a bit time consuming so if you hate classical music then stay away

She's an ok professor, but doing two required classical concerts is a hassle. Even if your a music major like me, finding time to do those concerts is a major hassle. And even thoguh shes ok, she's still boring.

She is a pretty easy teacher just a very boring class. If you pay attention and write down the notes you will pass with a B no problem.The concerts you have to attend are really annoying tho, but pay attention and its really easy.

She is a good teacher. Definitely knows what she is talking about. Although she needs to livin' up a bit during the lectures. Make sure you do the work and attend class and you'll be okay. Don't be late she hates being interrupted. Also, be ready to go see some sort of muscical.

This class was harder than I thought it would be. She's strict on attendance and those two ridiculous classical concerts that you MUST attend. Take good notes and prepare yourself for hard quizzes and two major tests. You'll do fine if you do the work!

Gargone was nice, her class was easy, make sure you take the notes and know them very well for the tests/quizzes. I got an A and didn't even buy the book. If she thinks you care, she'll help you out!

I took the English/Music "learning community" class.. There is no book, they ruin a whole rain forest with the amount of handouts, but overall, if your NEVER going to be absent, its an ok class. Its supposed to be English AND music, but trust me, its all music.

I think these people are nuts! Prof. Gargone is very professional and intelligent. I find her to be an wonderful teacher. She does expect everyone to be responsible like the adults that you are supposed to be in college, but nasty? No way. I'll bet those are students fresh out of high school that still wants their hands held. LOVE her class.

this is an excellent professor. she does give ALOT of homework but it helps your grade obviously and your skills. the tests are hard but the loads of homework makes up for it. she is very sweet and loves what she does, to the point where shes in a bit of a trance. she would do anything to help you.

took theory 1 and 2 with her. i had no prior experience with theory, and i still got an A in her class. there is a lot of homework, but it helps when the tests come. she drops the lowest test score. she obv loves music and it shows in her teaching. i would definitely recommend gargone =]

She is very passionate about music and takes it very seriously. She is not too hard. If you take notes and study you will do fine. 2 concerts are required. She also offers alot of extra credit. She can get very nasty when students make her mad but other than that she is not too bad!!!

Awesome; very passionate about music and her interest helps learning the material. A lot of material, studying, and work, but it's a good class; she's the best person to teach it. No homework except to study. If you're taking this course just to graduate, it probably isn't the best for you. I only recommend to people who LOVE music.

I had her for Music Theory I and II and the class is really hard if you don't have experience, but Gargone is awesome with lessons and she'll help you whenever you like if you need it. She even lets students call her at home with questions. Very helpful and awesome teacher! Had her for 3 classes and can't get enough =)

Prof. Gargone is really kind. Her quizzes/tests can be a little tough but she prepares you for them. with study guides and goes over material. She absolutely loves what she does. You have to study for her quizzes/ tests. A lot of memorization (memorizing music pieces) but definitely worth it if you love or are interested in classical music.

Very knowledgable professor and very accomplished musician. Approachable. Can be strict about some things.

I have taken professor Gargone for both Music Appreciation and Music Theory. Professor Gargone is an excellent professor who explains things very well, and is very willing and happy to help during her office hours. All you need to do is put in the effort, music is not a joke. Excellent professor! One of my all time favorites!

I don't know how she is in the music appreciation class but I had her for music theory and she is awesome. She explains everything so well and she's hilarious. She gets so excited when the class understands something. I love her.

Professor Gargone was ridiculously helpful and very kind. She tries very hard to help people understand and is the most excited teacher I've seen for her subject. Not an easy course if you aren't a musician at all though, I wouldn't recommend it as an elective if it isn't your major.

Great Proffessor, really hard class. Be prepared to know the name of the music, composer, year it was composed, and country. HARD HARD HARD. This is NOT and intro class. She is a classical musician and gifted piano player. She expects students to be the same

I have no interest in music but Prof Gargone does a great job on making the subject fun. She loves music and wants her class to love it to. Fairly easy class with quizzes & 2 exams and 2 written essays. Id take it again.

I loved Professor Gargone! I never had experience with Music Theory before, but she helped me understand it very well. I recommend taking her because she tries really hard to help you understand what you are learning and she cares about each student. She gives a lot of hw but it helps w/tests and she drops the lowest test grade. She is excellent!

Professor Gargone is an amazing teacher and was always willing to go the extra mile to see her students succeed. I loved her class! Her enthusiasm and love for music shone through the lectures.

Wonderful Professor!!

Professor Gargone is a wonderful music professor whose passion for music is out of this world. Her class is little tough, with 2 required live concert reports. This is NOT a class just to get some credits; if you have an interest for centuries of classical music, then this class is for you. I learned a lot and was impressed by the information.

This class won't be an easy A unless you put some effort in! She gives lots of notes and hand outs to understand the material and study guides of exactly what is on her tests. She consistently updates grades and answers right away on canvas. Overall enjoyed the class even if I had to put a little work in for my grade

Not an easy A. Gargone is passionate about her class but expects a lot from her students. Clear expectations and always willing to help.

Gargones class was the HARDEST class Ive ever taken. She is super passionate about music and really knows what shes teaching you, but she expects the same passion from you. Be prepared to listen to HOURS of music at home, dont miss class, and endure boring lectures. I really respect her as a teacher because she is so passionate, but shes tough.

Professor Gargone has a passion for music. She takes her class very seriously and expects the same from her students. Not an easy A by any means - this course requires some serious effort. Luckily, Professor Gargone is phenomenal, and she truly wants each of her students to succeed.

She is very into music. If you are interested in learning more about music, Gargone is a great teacher to take. Classes usually go longer than the period though. She usually assigns a lot of homework. Dont be afraid to get a wrong answer though, making mistakes is part of the class. I plan on taking her classes as long as Im here.

Professor Gargone was a very helpful professor. She went above and beyond to help her students learn the fundamentals of music theory. The book and listening guide are imperative, it is used for homework which is assigned every class. Although, her class was a bit challenging she was a very kind, peaceful, patient lady who is very passionate

Professor Gargone is a kind and professional musician. Any negative ratings you might read about her being too tough a grader or such are from those whom are not honest with themselves to understand that music is difficult for for them. It is for me, and my non A was well deserved.

Ignore any negative reviews. She is honestly the best professor I've ever had. Nice, caring, smart, and always gives feedback. Don't blame her if you don't try in her class! Take her classes!!!!!!

Professor Gargone is a sweet, experienced person who is willing to help you if you communicate. I was quick to judge too at the beginning of the semester, but through talking with her and understanding the reasoning behind her methods I come to find she is so dedicated to music that she will help you any way she can! All and all, would recommend

Awesome teacher, really knows her stuff. A huge portion of the homework was to read the textbook and listen to the music. You have to put in the effort to get a good grade. Always willing to help you, if you communicate. You can tell she really cares about her students and wants to see them succeed. All in all, I would highly recommend her.