Chaotic Harmony

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Chaotic Harmony episodes

September 17, 2025 123: Full Circle with Danny McKay - Journey, Social Media, Advocacy - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
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: [email protected]
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Jonathan: @MrSeligman
Danny: @dannyplansit
Jamie: [email protected]
Spiccato: CDs!
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
1 hr 10 min
September 10, 2025 122: How Are You Implementing Systems to Make the Class Run Smoothly - Chaotic Harmony Classroom
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: [email protected]
Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom
Jonathan: @MrSeligman
Marc: [email protected]
Sasha Stone: [email protected]
Spiccato: Crayons
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
50 min
September 03, 2025 121: So... How Do You Orff at 8 Schools?! - Chaotic Harmony Classroom
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: [email protected]
Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/CHClassroom
Rodnalyn: @porcupineandtheballoons
Joan: @jellyonions
Jonathan: @MrSeligman
Spiccato: Junk Mail
Round of the Week: Mango
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
47 min
August 27, 2025 120 Back to School! Hopes for the Year - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
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: [email protected]
Find Us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.
Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/CHClassroom
Jamie: [email protected]
Jonathan: ‪@MrSeligman‬
Genesis: @mr.santosmusicteacher
Marc: [email protected]
Spiccato:
Lunch Bag
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
1 hr 2 min
August 20, 2025 119: Beauty in Small Gatherings & Reflecting on the AAPI MEG - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
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.
Huge shout out to Kinh Vu and Tina Huynh for creating the organisation. Shout out to Tou SaiKo Lee for being a lead presenter and hosting us for the family lunch! And apologies for mispronouncing your name Tou.
Our Social Media: @CHClassroom
Email us: [email protected]
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Darlene: @TheDarlingMusicTeacher
Rachel: @rachelpr0filing
Jonathan: @MrSeligman
Genesis: @mr.santosmusicteacher
Spiccato:
1. Conference Superlatives
2. Agility Rings
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
1 hr 11 min
July 23, 2025 118: What Does Music Teacher Training Look Like in 2025 p2 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
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: [email protected]
Joshua Block: [email protected]
Spiccato: Giant Cadbury Cream Egg
Round of the Week: "Dance for the Nations" - John Krumm
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
48 min
July 16, 2025 117 - What Do You Get Out of Teaching Orff Levels? p1 - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
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: [email protected]
Joshua Block: [email protected]
Spiccato: Postage stamps
Round of the Week: Wau Saw
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
39 min
June 18, 2025 116: Why is Fun Important to Jamie Jun? - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
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 - Smriti Prasadam-Halls
The Mixed Up Chameleon - Eric Carle
Eyes That Speak to the Stars - Joanna Ho
My Invisible Bubble - Michelle Chan
The Little Kiwi’s New Year - Nikki Slade Robinson
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
Care to learn more about San Diego Orff Levels 2025? Session is from June 30-July 11. Click the link below: tinyurl.com/SDOrffLevels
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
59 min
June 11, 2025 115: Let's Get to Know Jasmine Mah - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
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 Quit - Drew Daywalt
Brave - Weshoyot Alivtre
The Bad Seed - Jory John
Tiny Seed - Eric Carle
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
Care to learn more about San Diego Orff Levels 2025? Session is from June 30-July 11. Click the link below: https://tinyurl.com/SDOrffLevels
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
May 21, 2025 114: Why Teachers March. Reflecting On California Fight For Schools Rally - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
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: [email protected]
To learn more about San Diego Orff Levels, go to: tinyurl.com/SDOrffLevels
Books Featured:
The Pigeon Has Feelings, Too! - Mo Willems
The Carpet - Dezh Azaad
All About Brains - Lake Bell
We're In This Together - Raphael Warnock
The Rainbow Fish - Marcus Pfister
Boys Don't Fry - Kimberly Lee
From Head to Toe - Eric Carle
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
55 min

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Led by Jonathan Seligman, Crystal Pridmore, Marc Keehmer, Sasha Stone, Jamie Jun, Genesis Santos, and Jasmine Mah. Conversations between those in music education, talking about the joys, struggles,…