Artbeat Radio

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   Today, we listen to clips from resident composer, King Coy-o! Attending Able ARTS Work through our mobile arts program, King Coy-o creates original compositions in his own unique style. These beats are inspired by Bob Marley and his personal life experiences. Tune in to hear some awesome tunes! Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow us on instagram @a...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   Today, we say goodbye to The Special Needs Talk Show...but we'll see them for the next season! Enjoy these clips of some of our favorite past episodes from this amazing ABR segment. Thanks for listening and tune in next time!     Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org  

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!  This week, the EPI and CECA Show is all about art! Micheal and Maria traveled to EPI to interview Carlos, Rudy, and Greco about their recent work in progress, a giant paper mache cake project. Then, Jesus and Maria share about art projects they have created, including, Jesus’s smackdown book, and Maria’s self portrait. Listen as everyone shares their own creative pr...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   Happy Father's Day! Tune in this week as we share some stories of childhood, some Father's Day facts, and premiere our original song dedicated to Fathers everywhere! Thank you Brian Corder, Nancy Terrey, Doug Calhoun, Maria Ramirez, Lorenia Varela Jamie Haverman, and Cristina Mariotta for your hard work on this episode! Thanks for listening and tune in next...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! EPI service users Jamond, Emilio, Donald, and Steven chose to write their own original story titled "Family Music"! Our story follows a musician named Justin as he learns an important lesson about family and music. Original music was written for the episode and certain sound effects were created using voice and body percussion. Follow Justin as he seeks to...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    Today on The Special Needs Talk Show, Kaitlyn and Liam have a chat with Able ARTS Work San Diego staff member, Marti! They ask her about her college studies, her dream job, hobbies, and more. Plus, a special musical guest performance from Speedy Boy!    Thank you to Joshua Andrews, Jillian Anderson, Kaitlyn Johanson,Stephanie Monis, Renee Morneau, Liam Porter, Isa...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    On today’s episode, we get a blast from the past! We uncovered two songs that have never been aired on Artbeat Radio Better. Yet, there are music videos to accompany them! Please enjoy this “new” music and let us know what you think!  Thank you to EPI, TAP II and ART Center for this great episode. Thanks for listening and tune in next time!    Follow us on instagr...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    Today, we speak with Heather Thornton, a talented playwriter who speaks with us about her play titled “Slow Times at Aviation High”  Heather describes this work as "Breakfast Club...but in wheelchairs" Here’s a note from Heather- Born in 1961. Disabled in 1971. In those days, the school sat me in a corner as if being disciplined, simply not knowing to do...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   This week, it's all about mothers! Listen in to our thoughts and ideas, paired with an original song and music video. In the creation of these, service users at the Long Beach day program made all creative decisions. Thank you to Nancy Terrey, Renee Webster, Brian Corder, Doug Calhoun, and Cristina Mariotta! Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   Follow...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! In this installment of The Special Needs Talk Show, Liam and Stephanie talk with local San Diego filmmaker, Derrick Acosta of Mega64! They pick his brain about all things film, from the inspiration of older movies to what he loves about making music videos. Plus! A special standup comedy set from everyone's favorite, lasagna-loving orange cat! You can find Mega64...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Listen in to a song about everyone’s favorite treat: Pancakes! CECA service users PJ, Maria, Michael, Jesus, and Luis wrote and recorded an original song about their love for pancakes and the many toppings that can go on them. In order to get authentic sounds for the song, service users had a day where they made pancake batter together!   This song invites everyone t...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    Today, Brian and James interview Emily, MT-BC and Riley, MT-BC about their recent music therapy internships at Able ARTS Work. Emily and Riley were two of the four most recent interns and were stationed at our Long Beach location. Listen in and get to know them while learning more about the internship experience.    If you’re interested in an internship at Able AR...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!      In this installment of Artbeat Radio’s “The Special Needs Talk Show”, Jillian and Kaitlyn have a fun and funny conversation with their music teacher, Briana. They cover it all from opera music to Avatar: The Last Airbender, with plenty of hijinks in between. Plus! "Cats, cats, cats galore!"    Thank you to Jillian Anderson, Joshua Andrews, Claire Feth,...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!      Artbeat Radio is CANCELED...  April Fools! We’re here to stay. Listen in as Nancy and Doug speak about pranks and what they do for fun, followed by some of our favorite jokes and puns.    Thank you Maria Ramirez, Sergio Leal, Brian Corder, Aaron Francis, Nancy Terrey, Doug Calhoun, Cristina Mariotta, Tran Nguyen, Patti Longo, Gyana Macias, Christie Pagan, Loreni...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!     This episode is all about our guest, and Able ARTS Work service user, Maria! Service users Jesus (Chuy) and Michael take time to ask their long-time friend Maria. about her favorite places and how she is enjoying this Spring Semester at Able ARTS Work. Maria shares her travel interests, favorite classes and projects, and how she likes to spend her free time.    T...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   This week, Brian Corder and Cristina Mariotta interview Maisie Soetantyo, founder of Autism Career Pathways. Tune in to learn more about her and how she's assisting the neurodivergent community in finding jobs and creating businesses. Thanks for listening and tune in next time!     Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organizati...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    This week, we’re sharing our podcast of sounds that we find relaxing. We made these into a song using “Soundtrap.” We also spoke about weekend plans and times that we got lost! This episode is a mashup of topics that you won’t want to miss!  Thank you to Brian Corder, Nancy Terrey, Tran Nguyen, Aaron Francis, James Mcgoff, Maria Ramirez, and Douglas Calhoon for yo...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!      Today on The Special Needs Talk show, Kaitlyn and Liam have a conversation with Able ARTS Work San Diego art instructor, Christina, asking her about all things art! Who are her favorite artists? What are her favorite art movements and styles? How long has she been doing art? And more! Thank you to Jillian Anderson, Kaitlyn Johanson, Renee Morneau, Liam Porter, a...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    Service Users at CECA and EPI participated in a Valentine’s Day interview! Watch and listen as they discuss their favorite love songs, favorite candy, how they decorate, and what they wear for Valentine’s Day. Stick around to find out the answer to the biggest question: Is Valentine’s Day only for couples? Greco and Jhosselline from EPI visited Jesus and Michael a...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!      ART Center discusses animals in all capacities in this episode. Topics such as zoos, aquariums, pets, and food are explored. We joke around with one another and have a great time. Enjoy this episode that gives you a little glimpse into the lives and opinions of ART Center.    Thanks for listening and tune in next time!       Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio ...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!      It's 2024 and Jillian and Kaitlyn are BACK with another episode of The Special Needs Talk Show! Join them as they sit down with their peer, Liam, and discuss Billy Joel, favorite superheroes, improv, and more!    Contributors:  Jillian Anderson  Josh Andrews  Claire Feth  Kaitlyn Johanson  Peter Marchesini  Renee Morneau  Liam Porter  Sarah Zhang    Thanks f...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!      Today, we revisit our favorite bloopers of 2023. Watch as hosts, Tran and Brian react to some of ART Center’s favorite moments of mistakes from their past year.  Thanks for listening and tune in next time!       Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio    For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org    

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    Season 2 of the Special Needs Talk Show is over...but season 3 is about to start!  Today on the Special Needs Talk Show, our co-hosts talk to their friends at Able ARTS Work San Diego about their personal goals for 2024! Plus, they look back on the Fall 2023 podcast season with a highlight reel of their favorite moments.    Contributors:  Erick Abney  Jillian Ande...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   On this week's episode of Artbeat Radio, EPI brings back a past series titled “Jamond Sings the Hits!” Service user, Jhosselline, and a music therapy intern interview Jamond about bringing the old ABR series of videos back. Jamond then sings 3 classic holiday season hits accompanied by music staff. The Artbeat Radio class decided the interview questions, picked...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   Listen in as we share a work-in-progress, our Denture song! We created this tune using Chrome Music Lab. After this, we share a little bit about our hobbies as children, and our hobbies as adults. Stay tuned for an upcoming song about these hobbies! Thanks for listening and tune in next time!     Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our...