Reviews of professor Alfred Cochran

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Great guy, but does not do online classes well. If you are looking for a class that focuses mainly on the history of jazz and its musicians this class with this professor is probably not for you. Much of the course work is focused on musical techniques and styles within jazz.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Enthusiastic teacher. Thinks music is the greatest thing ever, acts like the class will change your life, though it very well may not. Definitely a product of his times, in the good ways. Unless you despise classical music or extroverted teachers, you'll enjoy him as a professor.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I am not a music major. I took this class as an ellective that I thought would be an easier something on the side. I was wrong. This class is very homework and reading heavy. There are four large tests that make up more than 50% of the final grade. Dr. Cochran is a great guy who cares about his students. But if jazz isn't your thing, dont take it.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
From the previous reviews I read about him I thought he would be a good teacher, but this class was disappointing. If you don't like being called on without volunteering then this class isn't for you. He moves quickly on quizzes so you really need to pay attention to everything he says. I would not recommend this teacher unless it's the only option