Reviews of professor Michael Murphy

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Murphy is hands down one of the best professors I have ever had. I actually enjoyed class! He really cares about making sure his students receive the grades they work for. Lectures are not difficult, but extra practice with the homework (that is optional) is definitely recommended. As long as you put in the effort, you will do fine. :)

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
As long as you do the Homework an Practice problems that are similar to the review sheets, the class is hella easy

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Murphy's class heavily relies on the ALEKS website, and his long lectures are hard to follow. We hardly ever actually did math problems in the class, most of the time we listened to him read off of slides. Murphy often skipped steps and didn't thoroughly explain how he got to specific steps in problems. I wouldn't recommend him.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Poor pacing during rehearsals. 
Has high expectations, but doesn't tailor his expectations to each student.
Gives many students anxiety to be near him. 
Doesn't create a welcoming environment.
Mistakes aren't allowed, even when the piece is new.
No connection between conductor and choir.
Not consistent with conducting or instructions.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Dr. Murphy is great ensemble director. Just because he has high expectations, does not mean he is being unreasonable or mean. Students need to do their part and learn their music. He is not responsible for teaching us our notes! Keep up the good work Doc!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Such a great professor, SFA is a great place to learn because of professors like him!

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I would never recommend this professor to anyone. Dr. Murphy treats his students with extreme disrespect. He does not care for their health at all. He is one of the most selfish people I have ever known, which is why he is such an awful educator. Do not come to SFA if you have any passion for choral music/education because he will ruin it for you.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Murphy is really hard to follow. His lectures are so fast good luck following along. He often skips steps and doesnt explain how he got from one point to another. Hes a really nice chill guy but I cant reccomend him. Hes got cool hair though

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
This professor needs to rethink the way  he teaches his students. He makes us hate ourselves and lose their love for music. This professor does not care for his students in any way. Examples are scheduling a dress rehearsal and a performance out of town on the last day of class without any money for gas or food. Not first time this has occurred.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
This is my second time taking Prof.Murphy and he is great. His tests were a bit challenging but he will explain and help you understanding whatever you find hard to follow. His grades are based on quizzes and tests only which makes the class very reliant on your test taking abilities. I wasn't sure about my math skills but he helped me succeed.