This week, we talk with Russell Nadel on how Project-Based Learning works in elementary music. He shares his story and what he's done to make music mean more to his older students through this approach. How does it work? What does it look like? Join us!

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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

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Children's books are a vital part of how many of us in Chaotic Harmony teach music. Today, we talk about some of our favorite books, how we use them, and also the big one: WHY we use them. What are your favorite books to use?

All Are Welcome Here - Alexandra Penfold

I'll Wait Mr. Panda - Steve Antony

Old MacDonald Had a Woodshop- Lisa Shulman

Achoo! Bang! Crash! - Ross MacDonald

I Got the Rhythm - Connie Schofield-Morrison

Your Name is a Song - Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

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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

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Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial.

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Olivia Ramirez is back! Over the summer, she and her friend ran an elementary music camp for kids, very much inspired by Orff Levels. Oh, and it was a success! Hear how she built it, how it was processed, and advice she gives to those who are interested in making it themselves. Come join us!

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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

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Bryan Pridmore is a financial advisor at Mission Trails Financial.

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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

Welcome back, music teachers, and welcome to a new school year and Season 8! We are joined today by Crystal, Genesis, Jasmine, Jonathan, and Marc, chatting about what we hope will come from this school year. Genesis also leads us in a new game -- Hex Code. What is it? Come join us!

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Jasmine Mah: [email protected]

Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman

Marc Keehmer: @heeeymarc

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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

Last week we reflected, this week we game. Genesis leads us in a fun end of year gameshow. Questions are all related to things that children read/watch or what we consumed when we were kids. If you are listening via audio only, do check the video version out, or you may miss out on some key details. Join us!

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Genesis Santos: @mr.santosmusicteacher

Jamie Jun: [email protected]

Jasmine Mah: [email protected]

Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman

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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

It's the end of the school year -- can you believe it? Today, Genesis leads the discussion with Jamie, Jasmine, and Jonathan, reflecting on the past year and chatting on how we'll be renewing ourselves for the upcoming school year. Join us!

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Genesis Santos: @mr.santosmusicteacher

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Jonathan Seligman: @mrSeligman

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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

The teachers are away -- time for the admin to share their thoughts! Marc is joined by VAPA Coordinator Sabrina Skeels of Saddleback Valley Unified and VAPA Specialist Hans Chamberlain of Poway Unified. We need all hands on deck to help the arts stay afloat and thrive. Come and join us!

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Hans Chamberlain: @hansjazz

Sabrina Skeels: @shehasskeels

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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

Teaching is a busy endeavor. Learn how to be a good pedagogue; lesson plan; email parents; message staff. Do you still have time to make music yourself? Is music still your creative outlet? Is it important to still be creative as a teacher? We ask this and more, so come and join us!

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Jamie Jun: [email protected]

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Marc Keehmer: @heeeymarc

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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

AI. ChatGPT. Copilot. Grok. You fill in the blanks -- or rather let them fill it for you. Does artificial intelligence have a place in our classrooms? We have a massive group today to talk about a massive topic. What are your thoughts? Come and join us!

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Crystal Pridmore: @crystal.pridmore

Genesis Santos: @mr.santosmusicteacher

Jamie Jun: [email protected]

Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour

Jonathan Seligman: @MrSeligman

Marc Keehmer: @heeeymarc

Sasha Stone: @msstonemusic

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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

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