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Chaotic Harmony

Chaotic Harmony

Led by Crystal Pridmore and Jonathan Seligman, conversations between elementary music teachers who explore the joys and struggles of teaching music in public schools.

education

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00:53:22

130: Building Harmony: Leah Nevarez on How Community...

Chaotic Harmony ·

2025/11/05

What are community schools and how do they pertain, uplift, and bolster music programs? 🎨🎵Music teacher Leah Nevarez joins us again, this time to explore how community schools, how they enrich the people that live in the neighborhood, their impact on Chula Vista, and how they build partnerships that help music programs thrive. This episode dives into how schools can become community hubs that support the whole child—and the whole artist. Curious to hear more? Join us! Our Social Media:

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00:48:05

129: Catching Up With Crystal - Life After the Music...

Chaotic Harmony ·

2025/10/29

Crystal is back! In this heartfelt episode, we catch up with Mrs. Pridmore as she shares what it’s like to step away from full-time teaching after 15+ years in the elementary music classroom. Here, she reflects on the joys and challenges of leaving the classroom, her new role with Guitars in the Classroom supporting general education teachers in bringing music to their students, and what she’s learned about music education from a new perspective. Join us as we talk about identity, transition,

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01:05:20

128: Knowing 700 Names - Building Real Connections in...

Chaotic Harmony ·

2025/10/22

Today, Genesis, Jamie, and Jonathan explore the challenge of building meaningful connections with hundreds of students in the elementary music classroom(s). We share practical strategies for remembering names, learning our students’ strengths, and making every student feel seen, even when juggling multiple school sites, thousands of students, and limited class time. It gets real out here. So come and join us!Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Find Us on

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00:56:09

127: Ashley Brown Woodside - Touch is Vital - Chaotic...

Chaotic Harmony ·

2025/10/15

Last year at the American Orff-Schulwerk Association (AOSA) Conference, Ashley Brown Woodside gave a presentation on movement and animation. One of her final points was this notion that "touch is vital." Today, Ashley joins the conversation to expound on that idea. Why is touch vital? How can we create good accommodations for learners? And SO much more! Join us!Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on

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00:52:25

126: How Do We Plan for Performances? - Chaotic...

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2025/10/08

Performances can be a dirty word in the general music space and it can be the bloodline of our program. Sasha leads the conversation on how varying Chaotic Harmony members deal with performances/informances, why we do them, and advice we give to others. What are your thoughts on performances? Join us!Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Sasha Stone:

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00:38:03

125: Christine DeVane - Stories for the Soft-Spoken -...

Chaotic Harmony ·

2025/10/01

Today, we interview former classroom teacher turned children's author Christine Devane. She just published a book called "Elephant Beach," which is about finding joy and friendship in unexpected places. Christine shares how this story and her upcoming books are about representing characters that aren't shared typically in children's literature: shy kids, grief, etc. She also shares what it was like jumping from being a teacher to an author. Join us!Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us:

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00:52:46

124: Live, Laugh, Literature - Children's Books in...

Chaotic Harmony ·

2025/09/24

Wait, you use children's picture books in the music classroom? How does that help them learn music? Jamie, Jasmine, and Sasha talk about this very thing! They share their perspective on how it stimulates the learner to become better musicians. What are your favorite children's books? How do you use them in the class? Come join us and share!Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon:

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01:09:56

123: Full Circle with Danny McKay - Journey, Social...

Chaotic Harmony ·

2025/09/17

It's everyone's favorite human: Danny McKay! Danny joins the chat and talks about a LOT. What's his journey? How did he become a social media star? Why does he make videos? How can we become advocates of our LGBTQIA+ students? This and SO much more, so do join us!Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan: @MrSeligman Danny: @dannyplansit Jamie:

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00:49:56

122: How Are You Implementing Systems to Make the...

Chaotic Harmony ·

2025/09/10

How do you get a class and a school year to run smoothly? Coffee? Shouting? I think not! We have systems in place to help everything run with as few hitches as possible. Marc, Sasha, and Jonathan share what helps their school run clean and efficient. Join us and share your thoughts!Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan: @MrSeligman Marc:

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00:46:20

121: So... How Do You Orff at 8 Schools?! - Chaotic...

Chaotic Harmony ·

2025/09/03

Joan Li and Rodnalyn Sese join us, talking about their Orff Levels experience this past summer. They also teach at 8 schools to only 2-3 grade levels. How do they pull off Orff in that kind of setting? We talk about that and much more, so come and join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Rodnalyn: @porcupineandtheballoons Joan: @jellyonions Jonathan: @MrSeligman

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01:01:21

120 Back to School! Hopes for the Year - Chaotic...

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2025/08/27

The teachers are back in town! School is back! Today, the four of us reflect how last year went, how that's affecting us as we go in, and reminding ourselves about our why.Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Jamie: msfunjun@gmail.com Jonathan: ‪@MrSeligman‬ Genesis: @mr.santosmusicteacher Marc: mkeehmer@gmail.com Spiccato: Lunch Bag Crystal Pridmore is a

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01:10:42

119: Beauty in Small Gatherings & Reflecting on the...

Chaotic Harmony ·

2025/08/20

Today, Darlene Machacon and Rachel Pac join Genesis Santos and Jonathan Seligman, talking about the AAPI & Asian Canadian Music Education Gathering! This is the second biannual event to have ever taken place, this time in St. Paul (not St. Cloud), Minnesota. Genesis interviews the panel to have them share their thoughts, key impacts of the entire event, how Darlene's KPop Demon Hunters session was fire, and how other conferences can learn (or not learn) from it.Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email

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00:47:48

118: What Does Music Teacher Training Look Like in...

Chaotic Harmony ·

2025/07/23

Cat and Joshua are back to talk about... a lot. Can Orff exist online? What are the barriers to Orff Levels and music education training overall in 2025? Let us know your thoughts!Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Cat Woo: catmaiwoo@gmail.com Joshua Block: jblock.aosa@gmail.com Spiccato: Giant Cadbury Cream Egg Round of the Week: "Dance for the Nations" - John Krumm Crystal

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00:38:20

117 - What Do You Get Out of Teaching Orff Levels? p1...

Chaotic Harmony ·

2025/07/16

Cat Woo and Joshua Block join us today to talk about why Orff Levels is valuable! Things have changed over the years and what they've seen, so they offer their insight. Join us on this two parter!Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Cat Woo: catmaiwoo@gmail.com Joshua Block: jblock.aosa@gmail.com Spiccato: Postage stamps Round of the Week: Wau Saw Crystal Pridmore is a co-host of

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00:58:32

116: Why is Fun Important to Jamie Jun? - Chaotic...

Chaotic Harmony ·

2025/06/18

We finally get to hear from Jamie! Jamie Jun shares her story, how she became an educator, and why play is so vital in learning. Join us!Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Jamie Jun: @jmejune To learn more about San Diego Orff Levels, go to: tinyurl.com/SDOrffLevels Books Featured: Pocket Full of Sads - Brad Davidson The Helping Sweater - Rachel Mas Davidson Rain Before Rainbows -

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00:55:35

115: Let's Get to Know Jasmine Mah - Chaotic Harmony...

Chaotic Harmony ·

2025/06/11

Jasmine Mah is a young yet amazing music educator in the Sacramento area. She's also one of the new faces of Chaotic Harmony! Today, Jonathan interviews her and gets to know her a little more - come join us!Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour To learn more about San Diego Orff Levels, go to: tinyurl.com/SDOrffLevels Books Featured: The Day the Crayons

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00:54:11

114: Why Teachers March. Reflecting On California...

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2025/05/21

Last Saturday, California held their Fight For Schools Rally. Sasha and Jonathan were both there! Today, those two reflect on the importance of teachers participating in organizing activities outside of their schools. Have thoughts on it? Come join us!Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Sasha Stone: sasha.stone@smusd.org To learn more about San Diego Orff Levels, go to:

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01:00:36

113: Genesis Joins the Family! Learning About Mr....

Chaotic Harmony ·

2025/05/14

113: Genesis Joins the Family! Learning About Mr. Santos - Chaotic Harmony Podcast by Chaotic Harmony

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00:50:44

112: We've Done this Podcast for 6 Years?? Looking...

Chaotic Harmony ·

2025/05/07

It's finally here! Our 100th episode that's really episode 112. Jonathan interviews Crystal - the founder - on what it was like creating this podcast to begin with. We look back, think about what's changed, and we have a big announcement of what's to come, so you won't want to miss it!Spiccato: Word Teasers - Silly Debates Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Crystal Pridmore: @mrs.pridmore Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman

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00:50:35

111: What's the Future of Chula Vista's VAPA...

Chaotic Harmony ·

2025/04/30

Last week, Chula Vista Elementary's annual VAPA Festival happened and it was a HIT! Marc and Jonathan reflect on the events and look forward to what it'll look like in the future. Join us!Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Find Us on Instagram and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/CHClassroom Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman Marc Keehmer: @marcwithuh_c To learn more about San Diego Orff Levels, go to: https://tinyurl.com/SDOrffLevels Crystal Pridmore is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony

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