Artbeat Radio

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today’s podcast conversation revolves around the end of summer and the anticipation of fall. We reminisce about summer holiday and express gratitude for friends, family, and the changing seasons. The discussion transitions to Fall, and we looking forward to Halloween, Thanksgiving, and the cooler weather. We share favorite fall activities, movies, and costumes. We fi...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   Today, we invite you to ART Center. We talk about ourselves and our plans for this weekend, while also showing you clips about what we do at our day program! 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  

Valentine’s Day 2012? A Blast from the Past    Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!      Today we’re sharing from our archives. Tune in to this audio only episode to hear from our original Artbeat Radio team, way back in 2012. This episode was created by some of our Hawthorne service users, inspired by love songs in Valentine’s Day of 2012.    Thanks for listening and tune in next time!       Follow us...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    Today, we visited the Inclusive Cuisine class at our Long Beach day program, ART Center. Watch as we go step by step through the homemade mac and cheese process. We got to taste test this amazing creation!     Thank you to Lorenia, Keith, Christie, Sergio, Amanda, Lisa, and Ricky for this amazing meal.    Thank you to Doug Calhoun, Nancy Terrey, Brandon Neri, Cris...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   Tune in as we share summer hobbies and favorite foods, including crocheting, swimming, biking, and eating pizza. We emphasize the importance of good friendships during the summer months and even shared some interesting history! Hope you enjoy!  Thank you to Nancy Terrey, Brian Corder, Cristina Mariotta, James Mcgoff, and Gyana Macias for this great episode! Thanks...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!      This week, we are meeting Jacob from Mrs Magician. Jacob shares a little bit about his personal musical journey while breaking down some of his most popular music videos.  Thank you to Kaitlyn and Liam for this interview!    Thanks for listening and tune in next time!       Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio    For more information about our organization, plea...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!    Tune in to this week’s episode to get a peek at our new producers working out of a brand-new studio at our Long Beach location! Doug, Brian, and Nancy introduce themselves once again, but we get to meet our newest producer, Brandon!    Please enjoy our new style of podcast and camera work as we now have camera operators. Thank you, Brian Corder, Nancy Terrey, Doug...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   This week, we film our first official podcast in our brand new studio. Join us on a building tour, showcasing some of our favorite parts of the new building. 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!      The podcast has left the building! Welcome to our brand-new space! Today, we share clips that we took from our interviews at our new building’s grand opening! We pulled friends, family, and staff members to talk about the new building and share in our excitement.     Thanks for listening and tune in next time!    Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio    For more...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!   Today, on the Special Needs Talk Show, Jillian and Kaitlyn speak with Shelbi, a band member of the Havnauts. Listen in as she shares with us about her personal journey and some of her musical influences. Thanks for listening and tune in next time!     Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio   For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ab...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!       Today, Service User’s from EPI brings you their favorite tunes! They asked staff and service users what their favorite song is and why. Stay tuned for a small performance of Greco’s favorite song, La Bamba!   Thank you to Emilio, Carlos, Daniel, Jhosselline, Greco, and Donald for your hard work on this episode.    Thanks for listening and tune in next time!    ...

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...