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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 35 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 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. Welcom…
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…
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 thei…
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 sh…
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 modu…
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…
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-
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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 Minima…
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 episod…
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 playlis…
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 …