Susan Asai is a Music professor at Northeastern University rated 3.5/5 by 28 students, with 2.9/5 difficulty and 100.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Susan Asai professor reviews and ratings: 3.5/5 from 28 student reviews at Northeastern (100.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Ended up being my fav class of the sem. Prof. Asai is knowledgable and wise beyond belief. A bright, vibrant soul, who made me want to genuinely learn. Doesn't easily give A's, but very reasonable with absences and exceptions. Exams are alot of writing and heavily based on reading and in class notes. 5 min meditation every class were the best!MUSC2130 2017-12-14 22:34:31 +0000 UTC
Asai is a great prof and such a caring person. Most of the readings, although there are a lot, are really interesting. She encourages in depth conversations and her emphasis of the political backgrounds of each section keep it from being bland.MUSC1131 2016-12-21 15:10:07 +0000 UTC
I took this class as a diversity and was not expecting it to be that serious, but that wasn't really the case. Class was extremely boring and tests were pretty much word for word off the study sheets. Do not leave out or misspell words prepare to be a robot. Also she is very into her heritage and made me do a report on Japan. Wouldn't suggest.MUSU130 2007-12-26 16:14:55 +0000 UTC
This is a really thorough class, and Asai obviously knows a lot about what she's teaching. The tests are taken straight from the study sheets she gives you, and check blackboard regularly for when she adds extra assigned readings.MUSU313 2007-12-09 10:10:53 +0000 UTC
I missed a test once due to my oversleep and she let me take it on the same day with no penalty.MUS130 2006-10-10 20:10:18 +0000 UTC
No CommentsWORLDMUSIC 2005-09-19 20:40:58 +0000 UTC
Teaches like you're in third grade. Grades like you're in grad school. Not easy to figure out nor particularly adept at teaching. There are better ones in the music dept.HISTTRAD4 2005-09-08 18:12:17 +0000 UTC
No CommentsFUNDAMENTALS 2005-09-06 14:21:39 +0000 UTC
No CommentsMUSICOFASIA 2005-09-02 20:16:06 +0000 UTC
I signed up for this class because it was the only one open when i registered. I went to it not knowing what to expect. It became my favorite class and taught me a lot about other culture's tastes in music. She is also one of the sweetest ladies. Dont hesitate to take this class!ASIANMUSIC 2005-04-05 15:14:05 +0000 UTC
Apparently, Intro To Music is actually Music Ethnography. I took this class expecting it to be a mix between Music History & Music Theory, instead it turned into Music of the World, where all we did were group presentations (IE: Read Powerpoints) and take tests on the most obscure info. DO NOT TAKE!MUS101 2004-12-19 18:36:01 +0000 UTC
she turned this class into world music. took it way too seriously and was very very very boring. this class should not be required for music majors as it is a waste or time and money. maybe it just needs a new prof. who knows! but its not working at the moment!INTROTOMUSIC 2004-12-08 15:38:06 +0000 UTC
I've had 2 classes with Prof Asai, and she's a really nice person... the study guides pretty much are the tests, so there are no suprises. If you have any musical experience, the class will be a joke, but who's complaining about an easy A?ENGU101 2004-10-26 18:51:28 +0000 UTC
Wow, she takes herself very seriously. Took the class as an elective, enjoyed it; learned a whole lot. Type your homework!LAMUSIC 2004-09-30 14:19:27 +0000 UTC
Somewhat unorganized, but not too bad. Sometimes forgot to bring a test or CD to class. Sometimes goes back and forth on subject or skips around a little, can be confusing. Learned alot. Easy class. Would still recommend.LATINMUSI 2004-06-21 11:22:18 +0000 UTC
Susan Asai has an average rating of 3.5/5 from 28 student reviews. 100.0% of students said they would take them again.
Susan Asai's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.9/5 based on student reviews.
Susan Asai has taught MUSC1131, HONR3310, MUSC2130, MUSC3470, MUSC2313, MUSC1103 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.