Class Half Full

Ben Dettelback & Jordan Gunn
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Class Half Full

The 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.

Episodes

  1. 11/03/2020

    CHF- Episode 10: Piano! (Classic!)

    Piano, 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=PLy0LiTJDltJuSLzx0sTZwrFFNTl5UlpSQConfused on how to use the YouTube Playlist...

    49 min

  2. 10/13/2020

    CHF- Episode 7: Heavy Metal!! (Brass Chamber Music)

    We 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-rCgZYpPL81-7jConfused on how to use the YouTube Playlist? Check...

    39 min

  3. 10/13/2020

    CHF- Episode 8: The WoodWINds!

    We'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 link!...

    33 min

  4. 10/13/2020

    CHF- Episode 9: Atonal Music! (Wait what?)

    Atonal? 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=PLy0LiTJDltJuJofFrsMj73en4G6JEvaHhConfused on how to use the YouTube Playlist? Check out this link!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceNcaS7K26sWe want to hear from YOU! Email us or reach out on social media with questions/comments/suggestions ...

    39 min

  5. 10/06/2020

    CHF- Episode 6: BACH!

    Interested 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=PLy0LiTJDltJvMid...

    40 min

  6. 09/29/2020

    CHF- Episode 5: Classical Music WITH Words! (The Art Song and more with Nathan Gunn)

    Do 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=PLy0LiTJDltJsyA9nkCq3BgmNiWIXrg4RbConfused on how to use the YouTube Playlist? Check out this link!https://...

    59 min

  7. 09/22/2020

    CHF- Episode 4: The String Quartet!

    Welcome 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=PLy0LiTJDltJtEvn180swPHmzXSSgw1A8NConfused on how to use the YouTube Playlist? Check out this link!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceNcaS7K26sWe want to hear from YOU! Email us or reach out on social media with questions/comments/suggestions for future episodes!F...

    47 min

  8. 09/15/2020

    CHF- Episode 3: Minimalist Music!

    Looking 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=PLy0LiTJDltJtvjk3wH63FcSYPPMQQbxcUConfused on how to use the YouTube Playlist? Check out this link!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceNcaS7K...

    19 min

  9. 09/08/2020

    CHF- Episode 2: Maximalist Music! (classical music that will keep you AWAKE)

    So 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=PLy0LiTJDltJuW8qBccZl9A1JSFqi5af8lConfused on how to use the YouTube Playlist? Check out this link!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceNcaS7K26sWe want to hear from YOU!...

    30 min

  10. 09/01/2020

    CHF- Episode 1: OUR 3 Methods of Listening! (to classical music)

    Welcome 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-D5jstConfused on how to use the YouTube Playlist? Check out this link!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceNcaS7K26sWe want to hear from YOU! Email us or reach out on social media with...

    23 min
  11. CHF: PREVIEW-Episode 1- How to listen to classical music!

    08/18/2020

    CHF: PREVIEW-Episode 1- How to listen to classical music!

    Welcome 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-D5jstConfused on how to use the YouTube Playlist? Check out this link!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ceNcaS7K26sWe want to hear from YOU! Email us or reach out on social media with q...

    9 min
  • 11 Episodes

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About

The 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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  • Creator
    Ben Dettelback & Jordan Gunn
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Class Half Full
  • Show Website
    Class Half Full

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