Chaotic Harmony

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

  1. 1D AGO

    140: How Can Partner Teaching Work in the Elementary Music Classroom? - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

    Two teachers. One music room. Does that work? We talk to Athena Reyes and Brittany Case on this topic, two elementary music teachers from Orange County, CA. In short, their answer is yes! But how they get there is just as chaotic as our podcast. Do listen and let us know if you have a partner teacher yourself as a music educator! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/chclassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Round of the Week: "Why Shouldn't My Goose?" Jonathan Seligman: ‪@MrSeligman‬ Athena Reyes: @athenamreyes; athenareyes@me.com Brittany Case: @musically.ms.case; ms.brittany.case@gmail.com Crystal Pridmore is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony Classroom. To see more of what she is doing, visit Crystal Pridmore's home page at www.crystalpridmore.com Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial. Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education, and implementation for individuals and businesses looking to navigate their financial pathways. As a Fiduciary, the financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

    1h 17m

  2. JAN 28

    139: Teaching Japanese American Incarceration Through Music with the Inouye Sisters - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

    In 2021, Jonathan witnessed one of the most powerful music education workshops he's ever attended. Led by Mika Inouye, Sarah Mano Inouye, Mei Li Inouye, and Seidi Inouye, these four taught music educators Japanese American incarceration but through the lens of music. Back in 2025, Jonathan finally was able to interview 3/4 of the sisters, talking about how they made the workshop and the importance of remembering this atrocity. Please. Do check it out. Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/chclassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Jonathan Seligman: ‪@MrSeligman‬ Mika Inouye: mikainouye@gmail.com Sarah Inouye: sarahsinouye@gmail.com Mei Li Inouye: meili.inouye@gmail.com Crystal Pridmore is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony Classroom. To see more of what she is doing, visit Crystal Pridmore's home page at www.crystalpridmore.com Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial. Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education, and implementation for individuals and businesses looking to navigate their financial pathways. As a Fiduciary, the financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

    1h 5m

  3. JAN 21

    138: Ashtyn Avella: Making Sure Everybody Belongs - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

    Ashtyn Avella is back! This episode, she shares her personal journey -- from aspiring bus driver to amazing music teacher, but always advocate for all. She shares her thoughts on music education and what she seeks for all. Come join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/chclassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Jamie Jun: ms.fun.jun@gmail.com Jonathan Seligman: ‪@MrSeligman‬ Crystal Pridmore is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony Classroom. To see more of what she is doing, visit Crystal Pridmore's home page at www.crystalpridmore.com Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial. Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education, and implementation for individuals and businesses looking to navigate their financial pathways. As a Fiduciary, the financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

    56 min

  4. JAN 14

    137: Welcome Back! Goals for 2026 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

    Happy New Years and welcome back! On today's episode, Genesis, Jasmine, and Jonathan talk about their holiday season and a project/goal they are excited to work on with their students for the rest of the school year. Come and join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/chclassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Genesis Santos: @mr.santosmusicteacher Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Jonathan Seligman: ‪@MrSeligman‬ Crystal Pridmore is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony Classroom. To see more of what she is doing, visit Crystal Pridmore's home page at www.crystalpridmore.com Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial. Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education, and implementation for individuals and businesses looking to navigate their financial pathways. As a Fiduciary, the financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

    56 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    136: Winter Wrap Up Part Two: Gameshow Chaos - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

    It is the end of the year! Shows are over, classes are ending, so let's have some fun! Today, in our first-time-live-streamed episode, the Chaotic Harmony Crew is split into two teams to play a series of games (led by the classy nerd, Genesis Santos) on Chaotic Harmony facts, Gen Alpha knowledge, and much much more. Who wins? Come join us! Oh! Also! We've REVAMPED our Patreon. Check the end of the episode for that! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Email us: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Genesis Santos: @mr.santosmusicteacher Jamie Jun: ms.fun.jun@gmail.com Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Jonathan Seligman: @MrSeligman Marc Keehmer: @heeeymarc Sasha Stone: @msstonemusic Crystal Pridmore is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony Classroom. To see more of what she is doing, visit Crystal Pridmore's home page at www.crystalpridmore.com Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial. Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education, and implementation for individuals and businesses looking to navigate their financial pathways. As a Fiduciary, the financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

    1h 22m

  6. 12/10/2025

    135: Winter Wrap Up Part One: Reflecting on 2025 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

    It's the end of the year! Other than performances, the quarter is coming to a close. Genesis, Jamie, Jasmine, Jonathan, Marc, and Sasha look back and reflect on how the year went -- joys, struggles, things they'll NEVER do again -- and look forward for what they want in the coming year. It's both a heartfelt and hilarious chat. It's also our first LIVE episode (with many more to come) so get ready for random stepping on feet. Oh! Also! We've REVAMPED our Patreon. Check the end of the episode for that! 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 Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Email us: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Genesis Santos: @mr.santosmusicteacher Jamie Jun: ms.fun.jun@gmail.com Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Jonathan Seligman: @MrSeligman Marc Keehmer: @heeymarc Sasha Stone: @msstonemusic Crystal Pridmore is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony Classroom. To see more of what she is doing, visit Crystal Pridmore's home page at www.crystalpridmore.com Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial. Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education, and implementation for individuals and businesses looking to navigate their financial pathways. As a Fiduciary, the financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

    56 min

  7. 12/03/2025

    134: AOSA 2025 Recap - Connecting in Kentucky - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

    We JUST got back from AOSA's annual Conference -- this time in Lexington, Kentucky. It. Was. A. Blast! All of the Chaotic Harmony Crew was there, communing and learning. Today, all seven of us reflect on our time -- from the various workshops, to the student performance, to Jamie and Crystal's session, to what we hope for AOSA Conferences in the future. Join us! Our Social Media: @CHClassroom Email us: chaoticharmonyclassroom@gmail.com Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Crystal Pridmore: @crystal.pridmore Genesis Santos: @mr.santosmusicteacher Jamie Jun: ms.fun.jun@gmail.com Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Jonathan Seligman: @MrSeligman Marc Keehmer: @heeymarc Sasha Stone: @msstonemusic Crystal Pridmore is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony Classroom. To see more of what she is doing, visit Crystal Pridmore's home page at www.crystalpridmore.com Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial. Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education, and implementation for individuals and businesses looking to navigate their financial pathways. As a Fiduciary, the financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

    1h 18m

  8. 11/19/2025

    133: How Are We Running Orff Chapters in 2025? - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

    Jonathan Seligman (San Diego) and Jasmine Mah (American River) welcome guests Aiko Sakazaki and Frank LaGuardia (Los Angeles)—leaders from Orff chapter boards across California—to unpack the realities of keeping local chapters thriving in a post-COVID world. We talk about: • Chapter successes and struggles • The changing needs of music teachers • How boards are adapting to 2025 • What’s helping chapters stay active, connected, and sustainable If you’re a music educator, board member, or Orff enthusiast, this episode offers clarity, ideas, and community. Tune in and connect with what’s really happening in our California Orff world. 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 Seligman: @mrSeligman Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour Frank: franklaguardia.com LA Orff: laorff.org AROSA: americanriverorff.com SDAOSA: sdorff.org Reverse Spiccato: Levels Crystal Pridmore is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony Classroom. To see more of what she is doing, visit Crystal Pridmore's home page at www.crystalpridmore.com Jonathan Seligman is a co-host of Chaotic Harmony. To see his happenings and all he's doing, go check his website at www.jonseligman.com Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial. Mission Trails Financial provides awareness, education, and implementation for individuals and businesses looking to navigate their financial pathways. As a Fiduciary, the financial advisor is required to act within the best interest of the client. Please set up an appointment by calling (619) 419-0238 or by visiting missiontrailsfinancial.com

    1h 1m
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Led by Crystal Pridmore and Jonathan Seligman, conversations between elementary music teachers who explore the joys and struggles of teaching music in public schools.

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  • Creator
    Chaotic Harmony
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    145
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Chaotic Harmony

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