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 to shout at the top of their lungs “We Love Pancakes”!  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!    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 ARTS Work, visit our website!    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!      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, Kaitlyn Johanson, Peter Marchesini, Stephanie Monis, Liam Porter, Sarah Zhang and Madori Namikawa for creating this episode!    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!      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, Lorenia Varela, and Sierra Dyer for contributing to this episode.    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 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.    Thank you to Maria Galaviz-Arroyo, Michael Hinckley and Jesus Quiroz.    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, 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 organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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 your hard work on this project!    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!      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, and Sarah Zhang for your contributions to this amazing episode! 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!    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 at CECA to film this very special holiday interview!     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!      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    For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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 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!      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 Anderson  Joshua Andrews  Richard Burritt  Julian Camerino  Claire Feth  Jonathan Garcia  Steven Guarnaccia  Kaitlyn Johanson  Daniel Lee  Pete Marchesini  Stephanie Monis  Jake Morgan  Renee Morneau  Madori Namikawa  Bella Rusnak  Liam Porter  Amanda Terrones  Victoria Womble    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!   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 the songs, and helped to edit the final video. We hope you enjoy!  A special thank you to : Jamond, Jhosselline, and Jill 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!   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 organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!      It’s the season to curl up and watch some movies! Listen in as Brian and Nancy discuss some films they watch this time of year, their favorite movie night snacks, and tips for a movie date. After this, stay tuned to their first ever “sit-down” comedy special, where Brian shares his jokes with Nancy, the toughest critic.    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!      Today, Brian and Nancy each chose a favorite song and sang an excerpt. They then chose a peer to interview about the song’s contents or what it made them think of. Listen in as Brian sings to John Denver and talks with music therapy intern, Riley, about her home state of Virginia. Later, Nancy interviews AAW service user, Doug Calhoon. What’s your favorite song and what does it make you think of? Let us know!    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!      In today's episode of The Special Needs Talk Show, co-hosts Pete and Stephanie sit down with their Able ARTS Work San Diego peer and sassy dancing lady, Renee! They talk about recycling, holidays, music, and more! Plus, we hear from our sponsors at Jillian's Creative Creations and Gross Stone Ice Cream.    Participants/Contributors:  Erick Abney  Jillian Anderson  Claire Feth  Jonathan Garcia  Nic Holdgrafer  Kaitlyn Johanson  Pete Marchesini  Stephanie Monis  Madori Namikawa    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!   Listen in as Sergio, Brian, Nancy, Maria, and Cristina interview Able ARTS Work employees, Erik Brooks and Izetta Heard. The team came up with interview questions revolving around the Thanksgiving holiday and all voted on who they wanted to interview. Listen in to learn a little more about these amazing employees. 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, we celebrate Autumn with a seasonal poem, an Autumn themed interview, a re-visit of the song, “Dancing on Thanksgiving” from our Qurarntunes series, and we even share what we’re thankful for!    “Dancing on Thanksgiving” written by EPI and San Diego in October 2020  This is a catchy, upbeat pop song about one of EPI’s favorite holidays, Thanksgiving! The lyrics depict EPI musicians’ favorite foods like “pumpkin pie and turkey” and even what they are thankful for this year. This fall holiday jam will be sure to get you up singing and dancin’ this Thanksgiving!    Pumpkin pie and turkey   I’m thankful for my family   We’re going out shopping   And we’re happy on Thanksgiving   Leaves are changing colors  Brown, green, red, and yellow   No school, work, or zooming  Cause we're dancing on Thanksgiving   We're gonna eat   Relax  Snack   Cause we’re dancing on Thanksgiving    Thank you to Stephanie Monis, Max Lecanu-Fayet, Sam Beyer, Liam Porter, Claire Feth, Santiago Milanino, Reid Moriarty, Renee Morneau, and Sarah Shaw, Jillian Anderson, Reid Moriarty, Daniel Lee, and Juan Marcos Olivares for the composition and performance of Dancing on Thanksgiving      Thank you to Patti Longo, Nancy Terrey, Brian Corder, Aaron Francis, Jamie Haverman and Ricky Parral for creating this episode.      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