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MUS 120: Piano at John Jay College

3 credits · Fall 2026

Piano (MUS 120) at John Jay College has 9 ways to take it in Fall 2026. 2 of 9 sections have an open seat right now.

Professors teaching it: Alexandra Joan, Tigran Nanian, Yvonne Hatchett, and MariaTheresa Rosas.

Of the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, Alexandra Joan ranks chillest (Easy) and Yvonne Hatchett least chill (Busy).

Compare them below, check the days and times, and add the course to your schedule.

About this course

The basics of playing the piano. Instruction in reading music for the piano as well as the fundamentals of technique, including hand positions and finger exercises. Daily practice required; practice pianos available on campus. Exploration of the general history and literature of the piano.

Best professors for MUS 120 at John Jay, Fall 2026

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MUS 120 sections, times and seats

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

9 of 9 sections · 2 open

Chill Rank compares professors using Rate My Professors reviews, from Chill to Brutal. What each rank means

01-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM
Haaren 320
Tigran NanianChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?★ 5.0(3)Difficulty 1.7/5 · 100% would take again#2 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonClosed
02-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Haaren 320
Alexandra JoanChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?★ 4.4(8)Difficulty 1.8/5 · 88% would take again#1 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonOpen
03-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Haaren 320
MariaTheresa RosasNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonClosed
04-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM
Haaren 320
MariaTheresa RosasNo Rate My Professors rating found
In PersonClosed
05-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM
Haaren 320
Alexandra JoanChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?★ 4.4(8)Difficulty 1.8/5 · 88% would take again#1 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonClosed
07-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 12:15 PM - 1:30 PM
Haaren 320
Yvonne HatchettChill Rank 4 of 5: Busylimited data?★ 1.7(3)Difficulty 4.0/5 · 0% would take again#3 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonOpen
08-LEC Regular
Tue/Thu · 10:50 AM - 12:05 PM
Haaren 320
Yvonne HatchettChill Rank 4 of 5: Busylimited data?★ 1.7(3)Difficulty 4.0/5 · 0% would take again#3 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonClosed
09-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Haaren 320
Tigran NanianChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?★ 5.0(3)Difficulty 1.7/5 · 100% would take again#2 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonClosed
10-LEC Regular
Mon/Wed · 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM
Haaren 320
Tigran NanianChill Rank 2 of 5: Easylimited data?★ 5.0(3)Difficulty 1.7/5 · 100% would take again#2 chillest of 3 for this course
In PersonClosed

Questions about MUS 120 at John Jay

Who teaches MUS 120 at John Jay in Fall 2026?
Alexandra Joan, Tigran Nanian, Yvonne Hatchett, and MariaTheresa Rosas are listed for Fall 2026. Each name links to a page with their Chill Rank and Rate My Professors numbers.
Is MUS 120 at John Jay hard?
It depends on the professor. Across the 3 professors with a Chill Rank, students on Rate My Professors give an average difficulty of 2.5 out of 5. The Chill Rank above compares them directly.
What if a MUS 120 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.