Paul is such a gem! He is very understanding and lenient of people's situations if you just communicate with him. Grades are based on 3 papers and 5-6 journals so do them all and you'll be fine. Every week there are about 2-3 articles to read that are discussed in class. Overall I would definitely take another class with Paul if I could.

Paul was easily one of the best professors I've had at UCSB so far. He was so understanding of current situations and allowed leeway if people needed more time on assignments. Class is only based on a few journal assignments and 3 essays-- no exams. He truly loves what he teaches so that made the class very enjoyable.

I loved him! He is such an articulate and intelligent man that it made you want to listen to the things that he had to say. Although it was a lot of reading, it was really interesting. He definitely made me view writing differently after taking the class.

Very straightforward, intelligent professor. No tests. He loves to give writing assignments. Stay on top of them and you will be fine.

Prof. Paul is one of my best music teachers I've had. He is extremely clear with the topics he addresses and always enthusiastic in helping students. He always wants students to come to office hours and loves talking with students and getting to know them. Take a class from him!

such an easy class, and nice professor. 2 simple listening quizes, and journals, and that was it, it was a breeze. plus the professor reminds me of Ross from friends, which was kind of fun

Professor Paul is one of the best professors I've ever had. The class is easy but really interesting, and the TAs are wonderful as well. Go to lecture, he's a really nice guy. It's a low stress class, especially since the midterm and final are just listening quizzes. Probably my favorite course I've taken at UCSB.

If you don't get an A in this class, you should be expelled. End of story. Nevertheless, Paul is a great professor. Fun, straight forward and simple.

Really grate professor. Passionate about what he is teaching and really tries to reach out to the class. Jokes with you and realizes that some of you just don't care and are there for the easy A which he lets you have. I will take ANY class he teaches!

As long as Music15 stays way it was last quarter, I definitely recommend taking it for a GE/GPA booster. The book is useless since all of his notes come straight from it. A good majority of your grade depends on your TA though. Jacob was nice but he graded the journals fairly hard. Regardless, I put in VERY little effort and ended up w/ a 95%.

SUCH AN EASY CLASS. Seriously, I got an A and never opened the book or went to class. He posts the lectures online, perfect to write journals. The papers are easy as well. And the midterm and final involve memorizing songs. GPA booster!

This class was by far the easiest class I have taken at ucsb so far. There is no midterm or final just two listening quizzes which are pretty easy (average score was a around a 95%). Music journals make up the bulk of the grade 25% and I only had to write two papers which were less than 3 pages each. Prof is clear & confident. Highly recommended.

All I can say is that I regret it, every bit. Seems like an ok guy to know outside class, but appears nervous to give lectures and bombs you on tests. WAY TO MUCH INFORMATION TO REMEMBER FOR ONE CLASS!!! This guy needs to take it down a notch and know that students have lives and OTHER CLASSES!

Professor David is a good lecturer. He is clear and repeats what is important, but the material can be boring. Papers were challenging and so were the exams, but he gives you questions in advance. Class was fairly rigorous in the beginning, but slowed down later in quarter. He made a sincere effort to teach and I would take another class with him.

Even though the class was harder than I expected, David Paul was a cool guy. He's a dorky guy whose jokes were funny and I enjoyed watching him. I thought it was pretty interesting. You need to attend lectures to get a good grade. Section papers are easy but midterm and final are pretty hard. Good thing is you get all the questions beforehand.

Don't take music 15 with him. the papers are easy and so are the concert reports but his midterm/final suck. Impossible to stay awake in lecture!

Very difficult music class but with hard work it's possible to get atleast a B. Exams consist of in depth essays questions that he gives out as well as memorizations of several songs (their names, composer, genre, and era). Hard A easy B

this class is WHACK! do not take this class with this prof! the midterm and final suck you have to memorize a bunch of useless songs. if you think you're going to study classic rock and good quality music you are WRONG. he seems like a nice guy but avoid him as a prof.

papers are easy. midterm and final are hard. you have to memorize the 15 songs and know who composed them when and what type of music it is. it is useless stuff. i didn't do much and got a decent grade. But not worth the time of cramming for the essay midterm and final

take music15 but not with him. class is abnormally difficult and slides are posted but not necessary to write down. what he says is most important but easy to fall asleep in that class. papers arent too hard. mid/final require a lot of work/studying bc they are essays. book is helpful. not a class to get an easy A

Hard and Boring do not take this class!

I learned a lot in this class, great teacher who absolutely knows what he is talking about. NOT EASY! 5 papers, and on the midterm and final you have to write multiple long essays that are graded hard. If you want to take an easy art requirement take dance 45, not this class.

3 papers, 2 concert reports, and written midterm and final. if youre just trying to fulfill a requirement and get an easy a, i wouldnt recommend this class, but if your really interested in learning the subject and dont mind doing the work, then he is a great professor and youll learn alot! he's funny too. i really enjoyed the class.

Dr. Paul is by far the best professor I have had at UCSB! His class is not easy at all but he has fun with the subject and makes it very interesting. I learned so much and he introduced me to some amazing music! If youre willing to do the work than you should def. take this class!