Reviews of professor Mike Baggetta

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I would not take this class. This class was very difficult and his tests are very hard. Your grade is from 2 tests worth 20% each and one final which is worth 30%. SO majority of your grade is your tests. Studying was very hard for his tests. If you like jazz and are up for a challenge by all means go for it.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Baggetta just wants the class to participate more than anything, and that helps with the whole experience. There is a Spotify playlist for the exams, song memorization is important. As long as you study and listen to his lectures, it's not a hard class. You have a paper at the start and end of the semester, 3 exams, and a free participation grade.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Very chill professor, attendance is not mandatory, and he has very good lectures. If you enjoy learning about music history you will like his class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Took jazz history about two years ago with this prof and it was great. Ended up leaving the class with some great music that I still listen to (Mingus, Coltrane, etc etc). Tests & assignments are easy with preparation, not sure what's going on w/ other reviewers. Participation is what you think it is, just lean in to discussions here & there.