Class Half Full
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsThe podcast making classical music more approachable! Join hosts Ben Dettelback and Jordan Gunn as they debunk classical music in a fun and easy way for EVERYONE.
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Episodes
CHF- Episode 10: Piano! (Classic!)
November 03, 2020 05:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBPiano, the classic classical music instrument. Whether you always wished to have learned it or are haunted by the years you spent playing it, this episode will have something fun for everyone. Welcome to the Class Half Full Episode 10- where Ben and Jordan share their favorite PIANO pieces! Hear the full pieces they cover in the YouTube playlist below. Episode 10 YouTube playlist- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy0LiTJDltJuSLzx0sTZwrFFNTl5UlpSQ Confused on how to use the YouTube Pl...
CHF- Episode 9: Atonal Music! (Wait what?)
October 13, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBAtonal? What does that mean? Welcome to the Class Half Full Episode 9- where Ben and Jordan share their favorite ATONAL pieces! Hear the full pieces they cover in the YouTube playlist below. Episode 9 YouTube playlist- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy0LiTJDltJuJofFrsMj73en4G6JEvaHh Confused on how to use the YouTube Playlist? Check out this link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceNcaS7K26s We want to hear from YOU! Email us or reach out on social media with questions/comments/sug...
CHF- Episode 8: The WoodWINds!
October 13, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBWe've talked about The Strings (mostly Cello) and The Brass (mostly trombone), but what about the other instrument families?? Welcome to the Class Half Full Episode 8- where Ben and Jordan share their favorite Woodwind pieces! (That's right, we didn't forget about you!) Hear the full pieces they cover in the YouTube playlist below. Episode 8 YouTube playlist- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy0LiTJDltJun4IGG00Z4kGbbNPSbvqL_ Confused on how to use the YouTube Playlist? Check out this...
CHF- Episode 7: Heavy Metal!! (Brass Chamber Music)
October 13, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBWe all know the Cello and the Piano can create BEAUTIFUL sounds, but what about a trumpet? a trombone?? multiple brass instruments??? Welcome to the Class Half Full Episode 7- where Ben and Jordan share their favorite Brass Ensemble pieces! (still classical music, not metal- sorry...) Hear the full pieces they cover in the YouTube playlist below. Episode 7 YouTube playlist- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy0LiTJDltJuJ8njj0q-rCgZYpPL81-7j Confused on how to use the YouTube Playlist?...
CHF- Episode 6: BACH!
October 06, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBInterested in the one composer that influenced all of classical music? Check out this week’s episode on JS Bach! Ben and Jordan talk about the technical aspects of Bach’s music; counterpoint and modulations. But they also discuss the different ways musicians play his music! Find your favorite piece and performer in this week’s episode on JS Bach. Hear the full pieces they cover in the YouTube playlist below. Episode 6 YouTube playlist- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy0LiTJDltJvMi...
CHF- Episode 6: BACH!
October 06, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBInterested in the one composer that influenced all of classical music? Check out this week’s episode on JS Bach! Ben and Jordan talk about the technical aspects of Bach’s music; counterpoint and modulations. But they also discuss the different ways musicians play his music! Find your favorite piece and performer in this week’s episode on JS Bach. Hear the full pieces they cover in the YouTube playlist below. Episode 6 YouTube playlist- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy0LiTJDltJvMi...
CHF- Episode 5: Classical Music WITH Words! (The Art Song and more with Nathan Gunn)
September 29, 2020 11:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBDo you only like music with words? Well then you will enjoy this VERY special episode of Class Half Full- where Ben and Jordan interview Operatic Baritone Nathan Gunn about his favorite Art Songs and other classical pieces WITH words! Learn more about Nathan and hear the full pieces they cover in the YouTube playlist below. Episode 5 YouTube playlist- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy0LiTJDltJsyA9nkCq3BgmNiWIXrg4Rb Confused on how to use the YouTube Playlist? Check out this link! h...
CHF- Episode 4: The String Quartet!
September 22, 2020 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBWelcome to the Class Half Full Episode 4- where Ben and Jordan share their favorite String Quartet pieces! Hear the full pieces they cover in the YouTube playlist below. Episode 4 YouTube playlist- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy0LiTJDltJtEvn180swPHmzXSSgw1A8N Confused on how to use the YouTube Playlist? Check out this link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceNcaS7K26s We want to hear from YOU! Email us or reach out on social media with questions/comments/suggestions for future e...
CHF- Episode 3: Minimalist Music!
September 15, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBLooking to get rid of the unnecessary things in your life? Did you think Maximalist music was too cluttered? Welcome to the Class Half Full Episode 3- where Ben and Jordan share their favorite Minimalist pieces of classical music! Hear the full pieces they cover in the YouTube playlist below. Episode 3 YouTube playlist- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy0LiTJDltJtvjk3wH63FcSYPPMQQbxcU Confused on how to use the YouTube Playlist? Check out this link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c...
CHF- Episode 3: Minimalist Music!
September 15, 2020 04:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBLooking to get rid of the unnecessary things in your life? Did you think Maximalist music was too cluttered? Welcome to the Class Half Full Episode 3- where Ben and Jordan share their favorite Minimalist pieces of classical music! Hear the full pieces they cover in the YouTube playlist below. Episode 3 YouTube playlist- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy0LiTJDltJtvjk3wH63FcSYPPMQQbxcU Confused on how to use the YouTube Playlist? Check out this link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c...
CHF- Episode 2: Maximalist Music! (classical music that will keep you AWAKE)
September 08, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBSo you think classical music is boring? Welcome to the Class Half Full Episode 2- where Ben and Jordan share their favorite Maximalist pieces of classical music! (You won't fall asleep to this episode!) Hear the full pieces they cover in the YouTube playlist below. Episode 2 YouTube playlist- https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy0LiTJDltJuW8qBccZl9A1JSFqi5af8l Confused on how to use the YouTube Playlist? Check out this link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceNcaS7K26s We want to hear ...
CHF- Episode 1: OUR 3 Methods of Listening! (to classical music)
September 01, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBWelcome to the Class Half Full Episode 1! Ben and Jordan share their 3 methods of listening to/understanding classical music for the first time. Hear the full pieces they cover in the YouTube playlist below. Episode 1 YouTube playlist- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFifaY_eZU0&list=PLy0LiTJDltJtEHrTztxt8qGVrdm-D5jst Confused on how to use the YouTube Playlist? Check out this link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceNcaS7K26s We want to hear from YOU! Email us or reach out on social media...
CHF: Episode 1- PREVIEW How to listen to classical music!
August 18, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.51 MBWelcome to the Class Half Full Episode 1 PREVIEW! Ben and Jordan share their methods of listening to/understanding classical music for the first time. Hear the full pieces they cover in the YouTube playlist below. Episode 1 YouTube playlist- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFifaY_eZU0&list=PLy0LiTJDltJtEHrTztxt8qGVrdm-D5jst Follow us on social media for exclusive behind the scenes content! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/classhalffullpodcast/?eid=ARB5uTB-CQQP1se5rvxa5Ce5UFJrW_irbRnmMH5J...
CHF: PREVIEW-Episode 1- How to listen to classical music!
August 18, 2020 00:00 - 9 minutes - 6.51 MBWelcome to the Class Half Full PREVIEW! Ben and Jordan share their 3 methods of listening to/understanding classical music for the first time. Hear the full pieces they cover in the YouTube playlist below. Episode 1 YouTube playlist- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFifaY_eZU0&list=PLy0LiTJDltJtEHrTztxt8qGVrdm-D5jst Confused on how to use the YouTube Playlist? Check out this link! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceNcaS7K26s We want to hear from YOU! Email us or reach out on social media w...