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MUS 102: The Language of Music at John Jay College

3 credits · Fall 2026

The Language of Music (MUS 102) at John Jay College has 3 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 1 of 3 sections has an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Gregory Sheppard, Michael Lupo, and Daniel Blake.

Of the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, Gregory Sheppard ranks chillest (Chill) and Michael Lupo least chill (Easy).

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About this course

This course introduces students to the nonverbal language used by musicians around the world to read, write, and listen. Students will learn to express themselves musically using music notation and applying the basic principles of music theory. The course includes exercises in reading and composing vocal and instrumental music and practice in ear training. Previous musical training is not required.

Best professors for MUS 102 at John Jay, Fall 2026

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MUS 102 sections, times and seats

Seat status as of Oct 4, 5:44 PM ET. Seats can change between refreshes. How fresh is this?

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01-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Haaren 310
Michael LupoChill Rank 2 of 5: Easy?★ 4.2(37)Difficulty 2.7/5 · 92% would take again#2 chillest of 2 for this course
In PersonClosed
02-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM
Haaren 323
Gregory SheppardChill Rank 1 of 5: Chill?★ 5.0(59)Difficulty 1.2/5 · 100% would take again#1 chillest of 2 for this course
In PersonClosed
03-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Haaren 310
Daniel BlakeOnly 2 ratings, too few to rank★ 4.0(2)Difficulty 2.0/5 · 50% would take again
In PersonOpen

Questions about MUS 102 at John Jay

Who teaches MUS 102 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
Gregory Sheppard, Michael Lupo, and Daniel Blake are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is MUS 102 at John Jay hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 2 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.0 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a MUS 102 section is full?
Try another section, join the waitlist in CUNYfirst if there is one, or ask the department. You can also watch a full section and get an email when a seat opens; you still enroll yourself in CUNYfirst.