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Chaotic Harmony

Chaotic Harmony
Music Education
Artificial Intelligence
Japanese Internment
Co-Teaching
Casmec
Elementary Music Education
NAMM
Mentorship
Heart Mountain
As Public As Possible
LGBTQI+ In Music Education
California
Politics In Education
Conference Sponsorship / Commercialization
San Antonio, United States
Imposter Syndrome
Unreasonable Hospitality
David I. Backer
Induction
Prop 28

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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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... more

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 th... more

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 ... more

148: Why Should Anyone Care About the Arts?? - Chaotic Harmony Podcast by Chaotic Harmony

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Sabrina Skeels
VAPA Coordinator (Visual Performing Arts Coordinator)
Saddleback Valley Unified
Episode: 151: The Other Side of the Staff -- Arts Admin in Music Education - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
Hans Chamberlain
Visual and Performing Arts Specialist
Poway Unified
Episode: 151: The Other Side of the Staff -- Arts Admin in Music Education - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
Sasha Stone
Guest contributor who shared a video message
Chaotic Harmony community
Episode: 150: Are You Still Creative as a Music Teacher? - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
Aaron Keane
San Diego Orph member, game maker and music educator
San Diego Unified / San Diego music education community
Episode: 145: Aaron Keane, "Music is People" — Bringing Your Authentic Self Into the Classroom
Leah Nevarez
Elementary music educator and regular guest
Episode: 143: Did NAMM Really Serve Music Educators in 2026? - Chaotic Harmony Classroom
Matthew Trevino
Music teacher and advocate, Mr. Trevino the music man
Roan Forest Elementary, Northeast Independent School District, San Antonio, Texas
Episode: 142: Matthew Trevino — Laughing in the Face of Impostor Syndrome - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
Mika Inouye
Elementary music teacher educator, ORF/SHilver Association contributor
ORF (Utah/LA), Six Hands Inouye (brand)
Episode: 139: Teaching Japanese American Incarceration Through Music with the Inouye Sisters - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
Sarah Mano
Piano teacher, private studio in Utah
Private piano studio, Utah ORF collaboration
Episode: 139: Teaching Japanese American Incarceration Through Music with the Inouye Sisters - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
Ashtyn Avella
Music educator with focus on LGBTQI+ inclusion in music education
Independent/education community
Episode: 138: Ashtyn Avella: Making Sure Everybody Belongs - Chaotic Harmony Podcast

Hosts

Crystal Pridmore
Host of Chaotic Harmony; co-leads discussions on arts education and classroom practice; affiliated with Chaotic Harmony.
Jonathan Seligman
Co-host and moderator; frequent presence across episodes, shaping discussion and guest interactions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 44 ratings
  • Making Sense in a Chaotic Career!

    My favorite weekly music ed podcast to help me reset, plan, and validate all things that keep me inspired. Each of the hosts gives so many great ideas and the guests are phenomenal! This is a must for elementary music teachers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AReyDisneyDay
    United States4 months ago
  • Always a joy!

    Always makes me smile when I see there is a new podcast episode from Chaotic Harmony! It always feels like I am a part of the conversation with them…just like when you get together with your music teacher people and sit around sharing your “joys and your struggles”

    Congrats on 100 episodes!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Michelle.Pish
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Listen!

    I recently found this podcast and am obsessed. Chaotic Harmony has encouraged me to join AOSA and I will begin to pursue my Orff certification as soon as possible. The hosts have such authentic conversation. They spark my creativity to push my music program to the next level.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B-arbara
    United States4 years ago
  • Brilliance with real perspective

    Crystal and Jon are voices of reality and passionate perseverance in a challenging time. If you are a music teacher for a school full of learners navigating all the challenges that presents in your professional and personal life, this podcast will give you a sense of connection and kinship with kindred spirits.

    Ten stars in my book! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    I’m so grateful for the gifts of every episode.

    Thank you, Crystal and Jon! You’re rock stars! 🤩

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Druebis
    United States4 years ago
  • Not Alone

    Crystal and Jon Jon are a light in our sometimes dark place in education. This podcast is a place where you can feel as though you’re sitting with friends venting about the stressors we all deal with in our classrooms daily. Thank you both for your bravery, and thoughtfulness! Thank you for helping me to not feel alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MrBoga
    United States4 years ago

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Guests bring practical, classroom-ready ideas and inspiring stories.
Genuine discussions about challenges and joys in music education are highly valued.
Teachers love the candid, real conversations that feel like sitting with friends.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

142: Matthew Trevino — Laughing in the Face of Impostor Syndrome - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
Q: How do you use social media to promote your program and support other teachers?
He talks about advocating for his music program through videos of students performing, mentorship for teachers, and community-building efforts like Teacher March Madness, stressing transparency and collaboration over separating personal and professional content.
142: Matthew Trevino — Laughing in the Face of Impostor Syndrome - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
Q: What inspired you to pursue elementary music over your initial plan of secondary education?
He explains that his initial path was secondary band directing, but a formative student-teaching experience revealed elementary music's unique joy and impact, leading him to shift his career focus and embrace the elementary classroom full-time.
142: Matthew Trevino — Laughing in the Face of Impostor Syndrome - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
Q: So do you mind if we start with our program notes? Where do you teach and what does your school look like?
Matthew describes teaching at Roan Forest Elementary in the Northeast ISD of San Antonio, a dual-language campus with about 950 students and two full-time music teachers, including his partner Mary Shaw. He emphasizes the scale of his program, the collaboration with his partner, and the culture of mentorship and growth at the campus.
139: Teaching Japanese American Incarceration Through Music with the Inouye Sisters - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
Q: How long did it take to prepare the two-part interactive session?
Months of conversations and hundreds to thousands of hours of planning, with proposals submitted a year in advance and ongoing collaboration across time zones.
145: Aaron Keane, "Music is People" — Bringing Your Authentic Self Into the Classroom
Q: Then what brought you to music education? How did you go from macroeconomics to music ed?
Aaron describes a long-standing love for all kinds of music activities, realization that a career in instruction fit his passion for teaching, and the practical shift from pursuing economics to music education during college years.

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What is Chaotic Harmony about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A practical, conversation-first show where elementary music teachers share their joys, challenges, and real-world strategies for running music programs in public schools. Episodes often center on district-level administration, mentorship, inclusive pedagogy, cross-district collaboration, and thoughtful uses of technology, with a frequent emphasis on joy, community, and advocacy for arts education. Noteworthy juxtapositions include district funding realities, hands-on classroom tools, and conversations that mix personal storytelling with actionable tips for teachers, mentors, and administrators. The format tends to be collaborative and candid, making it useful for educators, program leaders, and sponsors looking to reach music teachers who v... more

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Recent guests on Chaotic Harmony include:

1. Sabrina Skeels
2. Hans Chamberlain
3. Sasha Stone
4. Aaron Keane
5. Leah Nevarez
6. Matthew Trevino
7. Mika Inouye
8. Sarah Mano

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