Chaotic Harmony Classroom

09/24/2025

Wait, you use children's picture books in the music classroom? How does that help them learn music? Jamie, Jasmine, and Sasha talk about this very thing! They share their perspective on how it stimulates the learner to become better musicians. What are your favorite children's books? How do you use them in the class? Come join us and share!

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Wait, you use children's picture books in the music classroom? How does that help them learn music? Jamie, Jasmine, and Sasha talk about this very thing! The...

09/17/2025

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!

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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 ...

09/10/2025

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!

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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 ...

09/03/2025

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!

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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...

09/03/2025

People need music.

08/29/2025

It’s a new season!! The school year has begun. Jamie, Genesis, Marc, and Jonathan share their thoughts on last year, hopes for this year, and whats grounding them in music education. Join us!

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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...

03/19/2025

Spring Break is here! Or is coming!! Or has happened!!!! How are you trying to rejuvenate and refill your cup? Our cohosts and recent guests share their thoughts from afar. Join us and let us know what you're doing.

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Spring break is here! Or maybe it went. Orr it's just around the corner. What are you doing during this reprieve? Hear from our community how we're intending...

03/13/2025

Tomorrow marks the 5th anniversary when schools and much of the world shut down due to COVID. A bunch of us reflect on the past five years - not only what's changed in education but what we have gained and what was gained amidst the world-changing events.

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Where were you when the world shut down? March 13th marks the 5th year anniversary of COVID in the US. Jamie, Jasmine, Jonathan, and Sasha reflect on where t...

03/01/2025

Hey y'all! Last week, we had a wonderful conversation with Dr. Kirin Macapugay. We talked about music education from the lens of a community organizer and parent, as well as the power of the arts! It's a great ep, so do check it out!

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Professor at SDCC, community organizer, and parent of Jonathan's students: Dr. Kirin Macapugay joins the chat! This is a very thoughtful episode, where Kirin...

11/25/2024

Hey, hey! Last week we released our 101st episode! Our friends from NorCal - Genesis Santos, Jamie Jun, and Jasmine Mah - join us to create the BEST LIST of video game music set to the 8 Laban Efforts. It's a Fantasy Draft and we want your input to decide which of our lists is the best! (when part two comes around)
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Let's have some fun! Today, Jonathan and guests from AROSA bring what they think are the best soundtracks from video games that align with the 8 Laban Effort...