Chaotic Harmony

Jamie, Jasmine, and Jonathan reflect on what they've learned on mentorship -- from being a mentee, to being a mentor, to seeking guidance after institutionalized learning. It's a never-ending fountain of knowledge! ~~ Spiccato: Copy Paper Polybands ~~ 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 Jamie Jun: ms. fun.jun@gmail.com Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour ~~ 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

Today's episode, Aaron Keane joins the conversation! Another amazing young teacher at six sites. Six!! He shares about how he became a music teacher and the ethos he wishes to give his students as a teacher. It's a fun conversation, so 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 Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Jonathan: ⁨@MrSeligman Aaron: @aaron.plays.piano ~~ 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

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

We're nearing the end of review season! Leah Nevarez joins us again to share about her experience at NAMM, the National Assocation of Music Merchants. She shares the amazing bits as well as the disappointing pieces from a music educator's perspective. 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 Want to toss a quick thank you? Support us on Buy Me a Coffee! www.buymeacoffee.com/chaoticharmony Jonathan: ⁨@MrSeligman⁩ Leah: @metzlipapalotl; lnevarez211@gmail.com Round of the Week: "Oh How Lovely Is the Evening" 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

Matthew Trevino joins the chat! You know him -- the fun, TikTok sensational, 2x CMA Music Teacher of Excellence, 5x GRAMMY Music Teacher Quarterfinalist elementary music teacher from San Antonio, Texas! This episode, he shares about his journey, how he began creating videos for social media, and his thoughts on impostor syndrome. Come and 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 Jonathan Seligman: ‪@MrSeligman‬ Matthew Trevino: @mr.trevino_themusicman 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

Jasmine and Jamie are back to talk about everyone's favorite California Music Education Conference! That's right! CASMEC! There were some great sessions, but there were also some very odd choices. Were there too many sponsors? Are there still sessions that are culturally inappropriate? Will Chaotic Harmony show themselves next year? Join us and find out! People featured: Natasha Thurmon Dr. Emma Joy Jampole Nikka C Gaddi 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 Jamie Jun: ms. fun.jun@gmail.com Jasmine Mah: @jasminericeflour 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

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

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

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

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