Mike Frengel is a Music professor at Northeastern University rated 4.8/5 by 10 students, with 2.5/5 difficulty and 100.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Mike Frengel professor reviews and ratings: 4.8/5 from 10 student reviews at Northeastern (100.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Really nice professor, grades leniently and explains concepts in class well. I came in with no knowledge of audio editors or DAWs and learned a lot about them in this class. The class is an easy A if you work a bit and have interest in what you're learning. Attendance = mandatory though, you can only miss 1 class before a % reduction in your grade.MUST1220 2025-12-04 19:07:47 +0000 UTC
Had Mike for Intro to Music Technology. I wasn't very good at the material as I was new to much of it, but he took that into account and made sure I was comfortable with what I was learning. Very respectful and knowledgeableMUST1120 2017-11-26 00:31:08 +0000 UTC
I had this professor for Music Theory 1 at 8am when I was a Freshman. He's really cute! Incredibly smart! Helpful! I had a rough time going to an 8am 3 days a week, but he made it interesting. He knows that some people get theory and some people don't. So he's there to help. I've been looking to take another class with him!MUSU201 2008-11-06 06:45:22 +0000 UTC
Frengel is a cool guy. Not a great 8 a.m. class, I don't know how he's so energetic then. Teaches the material well and if you do the workbook stuff you'll do fine in the class. Considering his knowledge is so far beyond the class curriculum he does a good job simplifying it.MUS203 2008-04-29 16:06:58 +0000 UTC
Everybody I know who is in music tech has taken a class with him and loves him. He is a great lecturer and I learned so much in the class. He was also willing to help me outside of class with personal projects and questions I had. Overall a great professor, can't recommend enough.MUST1220 2025-04-22 17:56:09 +0000 UTC
Professor Frengel is the goat. Came into this class with almost 0 knowledge of music technology and the software, and I learned so much in this class. He clearly is passionate about what he teaches, and it shows in his lectures. Do the work, and communicate with him, and you'll do well.MUST1220 2025-04-09 20:55:56 +0000 UTC
I have learned SO MUCH in his class, and a lot of the stuff I have learned in this class I have started implementing in my own music creation! Professor Frengel is very smart and patient, he is always enthusiastic to teach and you can tell he has a genuine passion for music technology. Make sure to pay attention closely in lectures though.MUST1220 2023-11-16 21:34:14 +0000 UTC
Really nice professor - Gives many feedback, and understands student's personal situation.MUST1220 2022-05-05 04:37:56 +0000 UTC
Very nice professor, offers a lot of help and feedback.MUST1220 2022-04-20 01:51:40 +0000 UTC
This professor is an Angel. I missed so much class and so many projects because of personal issues and he was so incredibly understanding. Theres NO WAY I should have passed but he let me and I will never not be grateful. Awesome guy.MUST1220 2021-12-24 18:56:27 +0000 UTC
Mike Frengel has an average rating of 4.8/5 from 10 student reviews. 100.0% of students said they would take them again.
Mike Frengel's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.5/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.