Artbeat Radio

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!  This week’s episode features the collaborative musical creations of AAW students from both San Diego Center and ART Center.  The Service Users sing and share about aspects of their experience making friends virtually, and navigating changes together as a team. Through the first piece, a parody of The Way I Am by Ingrid Michaelson, the students share a mess...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!  This week’s episode feature’s two debut performances from Able Arts Work, San Diego’s Podcast Class, and Music Therapy Group.  The first piece, Hear Us on the Radio, is a parody of Heard on the Radio from Disney’s Austin and Ally; through which the artists sing about their favorite aspects of spring.  The second piece Get to Know Us is an entirely ori...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! This episode features the vocal and production talents of Able Arts Work, ART Center’s Song Creation class.  The students worked collaboratively to sing and record their own versions of two classic Beatles hits; Let it Be, and All You Need is Love.   Jillian: Hello everyone this is the song creation class, and my name is Jillian Anderson.  We vote...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! In this episode, Stephanie gives us a sneak peek on an original play she wrote. You’ll hear a couple scenes being acted out with the help of the podcast class, as well as a reinterpretation of “Maybe” from Annie sung by Stephanie and Jillian. Check out the synopsis below and enjoy the episode! Synopsis: “Come Away with Me, Annie Twist: The Musical” is set somewh...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today, we hear from CECA’s Musical Learning class. CECA created songs inspired from topics they have been learning about in class. The class wrote songs based on places they did research on and other topics such as: butterflies, dogs, and cooking. Enjoy! Thanks for listening and tune in next time! For more information about our organization, please visit our web...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! In this episode, the Podcast Class have a conversation about their favorite types of music and how it all makes them feel. Enjoy!   Audio Transcription: (Please listen on Podomatic or Spotify to view the full transcript)   *Intro music by Artbeat Radio staff*    Music, stories, and more! You’re listening to Artbeat Radio, a program of Ab...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today we hear from Lisa, a musician from our Mobile Arts Program. Lisa has set a goal to learn one new piece of music a month and is excited to share two pieces of music that she has been working on in her music therapy sessions. Lisa has recorded the songs "Let it Be" by The Beatles, and "Spread My Wings" by Troop. In Lisa's rendition of "Let it Be" she has been lea...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! We had the opportunity to interview Ricky Mena! Ricky dresses up as Spider-Man, taking a therapeutic approach to enhance the quality of life in children who are terminal, battling life threatening illness, special needs, fostered, abused, bullied, and more. He has touched countless lives in his time as Spider-Man and has big plans to continue in the future. Listen in...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! You’re listening to our 100th episode! We started in 2012, posting about one episode a year. In September of 2020, quarantine inspired us to find a way to interact more with our greater community. Unable to go on community outings or leave our homes, we decided it was time to post on a weekly basis to maintain our connection. Listen in as we share our favorite moment...

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! This is an episode created and produced by Artbeat Radio staff member, Brian Corder. Listen in as he shares his vulnerable moments through song with the world. Below is a note from Brian.  To all the listeners, I hope that you enjoy listening to all these songs. From, Brian Corder  (1:40) A Rush to the Shore- Brian Corder’s original lyrics su...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Listen in as we interview Dawna Bass the co- owner of  Rainbow Juices, an amazing juice shop and Under the Sun, a raw vegan café; both located in Long Beach. We had the opportunity to interview her as part of our collaboration with KLBP 99.1 back in 2021.  Visit them at 246 E. 3rd st Long Beach, CA or follow @RainbowJuicesLB and @UnderTheSunLB on Instagram...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! We have a new logo! We held a contest back in August of 2021 to discover our new logo. A panel of judges looked through the 26 submissions and determined that there was a tie between ART Center artists, Julianna Gallardo and Matthew Campano. They collaborated with a professional graphic designer and put their two pieces together to create a final logo. We couldn’t de...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! We have an extra special episode today! Here is an original musical created by the artists at CECA. They have a full visual version of this musical available on our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4zex4d9LNA“Being Seen” is a CECA original musical made by the musical storytelling I group. They learned about musical theater. After hearing “Over at...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to part 2 of our Identity series. We held a panel of Able ARTS Work clients back in October 2021 and asked them various questions regarding their identities and how each individual feels about person first language vs identify first language.  Thank you to Max Lecanu-Fayet, Stephanie Monis, Renee Morneau, Timothy Holmes, Alison Salo, Brian Corde...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to our first episode of 2022! We held a panel of Able ARTS Work clients back in October 2021 and asked them various questions regarding their identities and how each individual feels about person first language vs identify first language. This conversation was so lively that we had to break it into two episodes. Episode 2 will be out next week on Fri...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! In this final episode for 2021, we talk about favorite memories from 2021, our 2022 plans, and some very exciting announcements regarding ArtBeat Radio.  Thank you to Timothy Holmes for this album artwork! Thanks for listening and tune in next time! For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org 

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! In this episode, we talk about all the different kinds of holidays that occur around the world during the end of the year. Also, stick around for a “Jingle Bell Rock” cover. We hope you enjoy this special holiday episode!  Thank you to Renee Morneau for this album artwork!  Thanks for listening and tune in next time! For more information about our...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today we have first time ArtBeat Radio producer, Renee Morneau, sharing with us some of her memories, reasons why she like ballet, and a cover of the song “Dancing with my Father” played by Eric Recillas. As producer she made all choices about this episode; what her concept was, how it would be edited, what interview questions to include, who she wanted to play a cov...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! In today’s episode, Jenny shares her thoughts on world peace and covers the classic tune, “I Can See Clearly Now.”(1:09) “I Can See Clearly Now” LyricsI can see clearly now the rain is gone I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blindIt's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (br...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!  In this episode, Brian, Eric, Renee, Alison, and Tim discuss what they are thankful for, some leftover Thanksgiving Day recipe ideas, and a musical mashup of “Thank You for Being a Friend” by Andrew Gold and “Gratitude” by Earth, Wind & Fire!   (4:43)  Thank You for Being a Friend / Gratitude Thank you for being a friend Traveled do...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Listen in as we interview Reon, our latest graduate from the Able ARTS Work Music Therapy Internship program! We get to know her a little more and get some insight into her experience as an intern stationed at ART Center.  Congratulations on the successful completion of your internship, Reon!   Thank you to Renee Morneau for this album artwor...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 20 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! In this episode, we’ll hear musical expression from the artists at ART Center.  (0:30) “Something We All Enjoy” With this song, the class started by looking up samples on Soundtrap. After finding some samples they liked, the exported it and worked on it more by a...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! We are proud to present to you a special Halloween episode! In this episode, you’ll hear an original story written by ART Center students, a History Corner segment where we go over the origins of Halloween, and a Monster Mash cover created by students at ART Center. Throughout the podcast, you’ll be hearing sound effects created by ART Center students and CECA studen...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today, October 15th, is the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month! Here is Eric Recillas, the producer of this week’s episode to share more...  This episode celebrates Mexico's independence from Spain. Also, it is in honor of Hispanic heritage month. This episode is dedicated to my entire Mexican family. There is a surprise happening at the end of the episod...

Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!  Today, the ArtBeat Radio crew present "Everything Old"! In this episode we discuss our favorite TV shows from the 1950s and 1960s including Batman, The Munsters, and I Love Lucy.  Listen as we discuss our favorite episodes, characters, memories, and more!    Thank you ART Center for this album artwork!  Thanks for listening and tun...