144: What We're Reading to Become Better (and Less Rigid) Educators - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

Today, Jonathan and Marc talk about books we are reading and how they are helping us shape us as individuals who work in music education. Mainly (without giving spoilers), its simply helping us become less rigid and less likely to be stuck in our ways. What books are you reading?? ~~ Books featured: Marc's selections: "Unreasonable Hospitality: The Remarkable Power of Giving People More Than They Expect" by Will Guidara "Private Music Lessons: A Manual for Teachers" - Colleen M. Conway Jonathan's selections: "Classroom Confidential: Hilarious and Heartfelt Tales from the Music room" - anthology of authors, published by Mixolydian Books (a part of F-Flat Books) "As Public as Possible: Radical Finance for America’s Public Schools" - David I. Backer ~~ 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 Jonathan: ⁨@MrSeligman⁩ Marc: @heeeymarc ~~ Round of the Week: Happy Birthday! ~~ 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