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In this episode of ABR, Service Users from EPI explore various percussion instruments including bongos, a djembe, tambourines, and a pickle shaker (for a moment pickles and their varieties are explored). First, PJ, Carlos, and Daniel play the bongos and tambourine and share a bit of bongo history. Then PJ and Yo-Yo play bells and the djembe together. PJ revisits “Maestro Incredo Gum”, previous explored and advertised by ART Center Service Users. Jamond shares some improvised beatboxing over a quick original beat, and then Rudy and Jamond sing a bit of the James Brown song “I Feel Good”.

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! In this episode, Stephanie Monis and Jillian Anderson interview instructor Javontae about travel, dance, the Navy, favorite dance moves, art forms, and activities. Stephanie’s Lifetime song is featured in the transition between segments. 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

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Follow along with this watercolor tutorial by Brian Corder. Able ARTS Work had the pleasure of hosting a watercolor workshop led by Brian. Grab your paper and paintbrushes and follow along!

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Join us to learn how to make Peperoni Pizza from Soul and Bob’s Incredible Waffles from The Incredibles. You’ll also get to hear some fun facts about Pixar and our reviews of each dish.

Art credits: Kelsey Ali, Julianna Gallardo, Cristina Mariotta, Phuong Thao Nguyen, and Niko Saldana

Song credits: “I Love Waffles”- Renee Webster, Sergio Leal, Christie Pagan, Becky Neuhaus, Maria Ramirez, Ricky Parral, Maya McDowell, Brian Corder, James McGoff and Cristina Mariotta

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Listen in as we discuss theme parks, theme parks, and more theme parks! Learn our favorite foods, tips and tricks, and hear some popular theme park tunes. 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

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In this episode of ABR, Service Users from EPI interview James (ART Center Service User) and Tyler (ART Center Staff) about art making, music, First Fridays, hobbies, and being an artist. First, Greco and PJ interview Tyler, and then they both interview James. Greco shares how he wants to be an art teacher, PJ shares that he had a red bike, James talks about his artwork and favorite bands (like the “rapper Avril Lavigne”), and Tyler shares that he likes to sing but “it’s a secret”.

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Happy Father’s Day from the ABR crew to you! Listen in as Cristina, Brian, Doug, and Brandon share about memories of their fathers and share the importance of appreciating family.

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Today, we learn about a new survey for those with disabilities to assist in making the city of Long Beach, California more accessible. Watch the full video to learn about this amazing project in inclusion and equity. Thank you Brian Corder, Cristina Mariotta, Brandon Neri, and Gretchen Swanson for this amazing interview.

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with author and disability activist, Kam Redlawsk. Listen in as Brian Corder interviews her on her past, present, future, and her recent book, Yumi and Monster. 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

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Service Users, Ricky B, Kaitlyn J., and Raneya S. interview dance instructor Alston about the ins and outs of Creative Movement, and engage in Creative Movement with their peers in a quick dance class clip. Raneya, Kristen R., and Liam P. discuss favorite dance moves from their countries of origin and show off their skills.

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This episode is all about food, and consists of a casual conversation between Jesus Quiroz, Carlos Arredondo, and Michael Hinckley. Andrea Searles and Jenifer Ramirez pop on screen once in a while reacting to what is being said, as well as sharing a few of their favorite foods. Favorite breakfast foods, drinks, ice cream flavors, street foods, and fast-food chains are discussed. The question of “who cooks your food?” is asked as well as “what food reminds you of home?” and “would you eat chicken feet?”. Voices of instructors Marissa and Crystal can be heard in responsive commentary off screen.

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In this ABR episode, Service Users Kristen R, Isabella R, Matthew F., and Stephanie M. discuss Pokémon, Pokémon history, video game consoles, Pikachu, and favorite Disney movies. Kaitlyn J. and Nick B. discuss favorite video games, board games, and Disney movies. Zelda instrumental music is discussed and demonstrated, Jack Black movies are mentioned, and Jumanji is a hit!

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Tune in as Doug, Brandon, Alfred, Cristina, and Brian break unique wold records!

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Join us as we recreate some recipes from our favorite Disney movies. In this episode we make Kronk's Spinach Puffs from The Emperor's New Groove and Gooseberry Pie from Snow White. Artwork by: Cristina Mariotta, Julianna Gallardo, Niko Saldana, and Doug Calhoun Music by: Renee Webster, Sergio Leal, Christie Pagan, Becky Neuhaus, Maria Ramirez, Ricky Parral, Maya McDowell, Brian Corder, and Cristina Mariotta AAW Original Songs: POP Song Remix Culture, 60’s British and 80’s Hair Remix Culture, Soul Inspiration, Rock, Musical Disco, and Pies and Puff 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

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EPI Service Users have a chat with EPI instructors, April and Marissa, about their new classes for the semester. Maria Galaviz-Arroyo and Carlos Arredondo ask April questions about her album artwork creation class that she is leading with another instructor. Lawrence Ward (PJ) is working the camera behind the scenes and offers commentary as well. PJ, Maria G, Carlos A, and Donald share commentary about favorite musical genres and favorite ice cream flavors. Carlos A, Donald Thomas, and Daniel Jacobs then interview Marissa about her sewing and gardening classes. Donald shares that he is in sewing, Carlos asks relevant class questions, and Daniel thanks Marissa for joining. Andy Arguello is behind the scenes working the camera for most of this interview and his voice can be heard in the background.

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Kristin Silver and Kristen Rodriguez open the podcast by exploring an electric piano. They discuss instruments they have learned how to play, as well as favorite artists and favorite Michael Jackson songs. They sing a bit of “Thriller” with a few improvised lyrics. They also mention themes of songs they have written together in Songwriting class such as a punk song about food and childhood memories. Dorothy the Dinosaur (played by Anthony Azar under purple lighting) and Dua Lipa (Reid Moriarty) then discuss favorite Wiggles and Dua Lipa songs. Dua Lipa (Reid) and Stephanie Monis discuss Reid’s original music in Jungle Poppins, as well as favorite Dua Lipa songs and lyrics. Kristin and Kristen close the episode with a mock CD televised advertisement segment that was improvised on the spot.

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Happy Women’s History Month! Today, we celebrate by interviewing some women at the day program, ART Center. Listen in as we interview Bailey Gambertoglio, Havannah Ulrich, Cristina Mariotta, and Patti Longo. We share some brief facts and listen to each other’s stories about incredible women in our lives and in history.

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today we celebrate Lunar New Year and talk about the Blood Moon that occurred on March 3rd. Later, we go outside on a nature walk, exploring our surroundings. 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

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Come underwater with us to view the ocean's first mermaid talent show. Tune in as Stephanie hosts this amazing episode featuring singing, dancing, and... sewing?

Thank you to Stephanie, Liam, and Renee for this underwater adventure.

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Travel around the world with us as we take you through different countries, tasting their foods! Our Long Beach day program, ART Center, had a food festival, inviting the community in and sharing our favorite dishes from our favorite countries.

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!Gather around foodies, because this is your video. In this episode we talk about foods from all around the world and explore different cultures, food history, and our personal favorites! A special thanks to James, Brandon, Aaron, Nancy, Cristina, and Doug for cooking this episode up. We hope you enjoy! Be careful though...you might leave hungry!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

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! In this very special episode, we share all about Remo! When we first opened our new Long Beach location of our day program, we knew we needed to fill the space with instruments, so we gave Remo a call! Nancy and Brian were live on the scene and took footage of this day. About a year later, Doug spoke with Robert Shen, President of Remo, and later, Bailey Chapman, a drummer who uses Remo on tour. This episode is packed with all the drumming content you didn’t know you needed. 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

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Today we share our Valentine’s Day traditions, memories, and give our honest review on popular Valentine’s day candies. Thank you to Doug Calhoun, Brandon Neri, and Cristina Mariotta for this amazing episode!

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Today, we share our biggest mistake yet...our blooper reel from 2025! Please enjoy a few of our funny mistakes throughout our year of filming. We look forward to this new season of our podcast and want to thank you for listening!

Thank you Cristina Mariotta, Brandon Neri, and James Mcgoff for this episode’s introduction.

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Let's go to the movies! Join Cristina, James, Brandon, Aaron, and Doug as they discuss good movies from different decades, as well as TV shows and music! We talk about movies in the 90's all the way to movies that are coming out in theatres soon! What's your favorite all-time movie? Let us know in the comments below!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

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Tune in to hear EPI’s artists share about their biggest project yet! The Art Beat Radio crew interviews art instructor April and resident artists Maria, Daniel, and Carlos about their giant cake project.

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Happy Halloween from Artbeat Radio. Today, we share our original Halloween story, paired with original artwork from service users at our Long Beach day program, ART Center. We also take some time to sspeak with one another about spooky topics and Halloween movies!

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!Today, Brian, James, Cristina, Bethany, and Brandon share some of their Fall plans, explain the upcoming art show at Able ARTS Work, and play a round of Fall themed The Price is Right!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

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Everyone has hobbies, and that's exactly what we explore during this episode! We interviewed each other on what our favorite hobbies are, why we do them, and why we like them. Maybe you'll even get a new hobby idea to try this weekend!

Thank you Brian Corder, Nancy Terrey, Brandon Neri, and Cristina Mariotta for producing this episode!

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In this episode, Able ARTS Work Service Users present “My Favorite Things, Part 1.” AAW San Diego artists are excited to present their favorite things in the clips they produced, wrote, and edited, with support from our wonderful Podcast Team!

Names of Cast and Crew:

Nick Bahen

Stephanie Monis

Jake Morgan

Reid Moriarty

Renee Morneau

Liam Porter

Victoria Womble

All - Writers, Camera Operators, Crew, Assistant Editors

Performers:

Stephanie Monis

Renee Morneau

Victoria Womble

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We share about poetry and poem structure in this week’s episode. Tune in to hear Brandon, Cristina, James, and Brian’s personal “I Am” poems.

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Able ARTS Work's day program in Hawthorne, EPI, had "The Colors of Nature" an art exhibition at their program this past August. While there, they conducted live interviews with some of the guests. Tune in to hear what they had to say!

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On today's special MONDAY episode, listen in as we interview Long Beach locals and learn a little more about this amazing city in preparation for our Long Beach Gives fundraiser. Keep a close eye on our social media to learn how to donate!

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In this episode, Brian had the opportunity to be interviewed live at the KLBP 99.1FM studios in Long Beach California. Watch as he vlogs the process and listen in for the whole radio broadcast which was recorded on California Public Radio Day.

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Today, Brian and Nancy share some weird holidays in the month of August. Listen in at some wacky days and experience a purposefully bad poem written by our virtual service users to celebrate Bad Poetry Day.

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Brian interviews three staff members from Able ARTS Work and asks the questions you've all been dying to 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

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!Today, Brian and Doug react to some of the weirdest inventions. Subscribe to our podcast to see more of our diverse episodes!Thanks for watching and tune in next time!www.ableartswork.orginstagram: artbeatradio

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today we are sharing our specially crafted "World's Greatest Fruit Punch" Recipe. Watch and learn about the benefits of fruit in a healthy diet, as well as a step-by-step guide for how to make ART Center's berry punch. We hope you will try and make your own version of this punch for your friends this Summer!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!Today's episode, join Nancy Terrey and Brian Corder for their ART Center Comedy Special (Pun Edition). Laugh and cry, and cry laughing with these side splitting jokesters spinning their best puns. Please enjoy the episode and keep your eyes peeled for next week's podcast episode.Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! This week join us for a sneak peek behind the scenes for San Diego's "Summer Fest" event! Service users take the viewer through a first hand experience of walking through the Summer celebration, as well as guest interviews about their experience at Summer Fest this year. Please enjoy our podcast team and artists, doing what they do best!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!In this episode, we are exploring the ukulele, it's history, origins, and sound recording possibilities! Our artists at our Long Beach and Hawthorne locations collaborated on this segment. We also speak about out love of music in all of it's genres and forms. Thank you for listening to Artbeat Radio!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!In this episode, we are reminiscing on the Spring 2025 Semester, and all of the wonderful episodes we have released this year so far. We wanted to create a recap to show off all of our variety of different types of podcast episodes! We have found that our service users really love to talk about food and music the absolute most! Check out the different categories and all of our hard work from this past semester! Happy Summer! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!This week's episode features Service Users from EPI and ART Center talking about the piano, its origins, and the many ways piano can be utilized in a jam! Watch as we show you how we like to jam with the keyboard along with other instruments.Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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Today on Artbeat Radio, EPI Center is sharing some stories from our lives! Listen to our service users tell stories about their fun vacations, DJing gigs (rain or shine), and even a love connection! Tune in to hear us tell our stories!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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Welcome Back to Artbeat Radio!Today's episode shares original songs made by service users at ART Center as well as EPI Center. Please join us in listening to their "Summer Mixtape" songs and dance along with us to songs about Love, Friendship, and even a Beatle's inspired track! Also featured in this episode, another segment of "Nature Facts" where we share facts about the jacaranda tree, you know, that purple tree that grows everywhere in the Spring!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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In today's episode our San Diego program is interviewing two talented artists: Jillian Anderson and Richard Burritt. Richard answers questions and even shows off his actual paintings and talks about other mediums he works with. This episode is also a big farewell for Jillian, who you might recognize from previous podcast episodes, so please join us in wishing her good luck on her future adventures!

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!This week we are interviewing peers at ART Center about what their favorite foods are, as well as showcasing the clay creations from the "Air Dry Clay" class. Pizza is really popular here, but watch the whole episode to reveal what other foods we love here at Able Arts Work!Thanks for watching and tune in next time! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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This week's episode covers our "Dia Del Taco" celebration. The Inclusive Cuisine class at ART Center worked hard to research recipes and prepare shredded chicken and ground beef tacos for all of the service users at ART Center!

Watch as we season the meats, chop the ingredients, and enjoy the delicious tacos!

Taco meat seasoning ingredients:

(season to taste)

-garlic powder

-sea salt

-black pepper

-ground cumin

-citrus garlic seasoning

Toppings:

-cilantro

-raw onion

-jalapeño

-pico de gallo

-cabbage

-lime

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Welcome back to Art Beat Radio! Today join our celebrity guests, Dua Lipa, Ric Flair, Elvis, Ursula, and Simon Cowell as they interview each other and a special interview with celebrity dog, Goofy!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

Music: “Blue Suede Shoes,” Performed by AAW Noise Band: Joshua Andrews, Julian Camerino, Steven Guarnaccia, Santiago Milanino, Kristin Silver,and Avery Titus, Vocals and percussion. Kristin Silver, Synthesizer and vocals. Facilitator: Doug Rodda.

Music: “Who Let the Dogs Out” Performed by AAW Noise Band: Joshua Andrews, Julian Camerino, Steven Guarnaccia, Santiago Milanino, Kristin Silver,and Avery Titus, Vocals and percussion. Kristin Silver, Synthesizer and vocals. Facilitator: Doug Rodda.

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!Today's episode is about songwriting and includes a step by step process of how we make music at ART Center. Enjoy our tutorial and we even have included a music video to go along with the song we made. We hope you enjoy!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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Welcome back! On this week's EPI-sode from EPI Program, we are discussing a mural completed by service users and staff members in 2024! The big ocean themed mural took 6 months to complete and takes up an entire wall in the art room. Listen along to how the program came together to create this captivating mural.

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!Have you ever wanted to join an orchestra? Play a song by Beethoven? Or perhaps, Van Halen? Then choose your favorite flavor of "Maestro Incredo Gum", simply chew and your musical skills will magically multiply! Each flavor corresponds to an instrument: vanilla flavor is piano, mint is guitar, tutti frutti is violin, cinnamon is drums, berry is trumpet and finally, chew rocky road for better vocals!We hope your enjoy our informative infomercial about Maestro Incredo Gum! Stay tuned for more flavors and episodes!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Tune in to today's episode to hear a sweet story of how Brian's parents met! Also, please enjoy our first instrument review, where we will be talking about a six-stringed instrument, the guitar! Please enjoy this episode and tune in next time to catch more instrument reviews, and to see what the Able Arts Work team is up to next! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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Welcome back to Art Beat Radio!In this episode, join us for Able Arts Work SNACKDOWN, where we try a variety of different snacks and rate them from 1-10. Top snacks go head to head for the ultimate AAW SNACKDOWN! Listen along as we discuss savory treats, and what we would pair them with for the most epic snacking experience!! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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Tune in to today's episode as we premier our first ever segment of "Nature Facts" where we talk about rosemary. Also, please enjoy our stop motion short film, titled "Rainbow with Gold". The characters you see in this episode were all made in ART Center's air dry clay class. Please enjoy this episode as we celebrate the beginnings of Spring!

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This week ART Center wants to share our mouth-watering Red Velvet Brownie recipe that we made in the Inclusive Cuisine class! We also share some important kitchen safety tips before we dive into the ingredients, so please watch along and make your own version of the ART Center "World's Greatest Red Velvet Brownies".

2 1/2 cups flour

6 tablespoons cocoa powder

2 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon of salt

2 ½ cups granulated sugar

1 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled slightly

4 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 tablespoons red food coloring

2 teaspoons white vinegar

2 cups chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

Mix together the dry ingredients in a bowl and set aside

Mix the melted butter with the sugar, and then add the remainder of the wet ingredients

Carefully mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly

Fold in chocolate chips

Lightly grease baking dish (9''x11'') and spoon in batter

Bake in oven for 26 - 30 minutes until the tops look set and an inserted toothpick comes out clean or with a few damp crumbs.

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In this episode of Art Beat Radio, Able Arts Work tries a variety of different candies from York peppermint patties, to lollipops. Every candy gets a rating on a scale of 1-10. Listen along as they discuss alternative uses for gummy worms, what candies are their favorites, and which candy doesn't make the cut!! Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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In this episode of Art Beat Radio, our hosts from EPI center are reviewing popular music from 2024! They listened to 7 different songs and shared their reactions and thoughts. Let us know your favorite song in the comments!Follow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Tune in to today's episode as Brian Corder sits down to have a conversation with the Executive Director of Harbor Regional Center, Patrick Ruppe. Listen as we learn about Patrick's path to working at regional centers, what Harbor Regional Center does, and the best toppings on a pizza!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

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On today's episode, we join The Special Needs Talk Show as they sit down and chat with pop superstar, "Dua Lipa", and retired pro wrestler, "Ric Flair". Join interviewers Simon Cowell and Jillian in learning the inside scoop about these celebrity icons.Cast and Crew:Liam Porter - Simon CowellJillian Anderson - HerselfNic Bahen - Ric FlairReid Moriarty - Dua LipaNicholas Holdgrapher - Camera OperatorSantiago Milanino - Camera OperatorPeter Marchesini - Camer OperatorKatarina Lott - Co FacilitatorYvette Deas - Cp FacilitatorAll - Writers/EditorsFollow us on instagram @artbeatradio For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! This week's episode features original songs created by a variety of service users at EPI and ART Center. Tune in as we listen to these three unique tracks, and dance along with us to the music we made! We hope you enjoy the music as we showcase our breadth of genres, from hip-hop to blues. Lyrics:"Snowflakes in LA"Snow on the ocean Candy canes on trees Hot chocolate With friends and family That’s the holidays Ho Ho Ho And friends and family Happy holidays That's what the holidays mean to me Happy holidays Ho Ho Ho Hot chocolate Happy Holidays And friends and family Happy holidays Ho Ho Ho Happy holidays Ho Ho Ho"Snowflakes in LA" songwriting collaborators include: Patti, James, Nancy Lorenia, Brandon, Ricky, Jamond, Jesus, Adam, Rudy, Harry, Emilio, Matthew and Rudy "Dreams" songwriting collaborators include: Christie, Lorenia, Cristina and Ricky "Like You, Love You"Do you know how much I love you? (repeat 4x)Do you know how much I love you? Very much. (repeat 4x)"Like You, Love You" songwriting collaborators include: Brian, Doug, Lorenia, Rene, Brandon, Cristina, Maria, Nancy, Ricky, Jamond, Adam, Steven, Rudy, Donald, Matthew, Harry and Emilio."EPI Blues" EPI Blues Sing a song EPI Blues EPI Blues"EPI Blues" songwriting collaborators include: Jamond, Jesus, Adam, Rudy, Harry, Emilio, Matthew, Donald, PJ, Michael, Andrea and Carlos. 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

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Our previous mac and cheese episode was watched by professional chef, Bilal Rachid and lets just say, he had some teaching to do. Tune in as he teaches Brian his mac and cheese secrets while sharing a bit about his story and celebrity encounters!

Thank you to Brian Corder for this interview and Chef Bilal for coming to our day program to provide us with the most delicious macaroni and cheese!

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This week's episode features instrumental beats created by a variety of service users over the last semester. Tune in as we listen to these new instrumentals and give our opinions on the songs. We hope you enjoy the music and like Brian said, feel free to come back to this episode to hear these funky jams again and again!

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Today, EPI takes on a list of challenges. Watch them compete in basketball, bowling, and beach ball bounce. ART Center watches back this footage and takes on the role of sports commentary. Thanks for listening and tune in next time!

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Able ARTS Work’s Long Beach location, ART Center, held its annual fundraiser on December 13th, 2024. This year, the group wrote an original comedy routine and puppet show. They spent months brainstorming, crafting, and practicing this project. This episode features highlights from that day, along with the full comedy routine from our “Sit-Down” comedians, Brian Corder and Doug Calhoun.

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Today, we reveal our biggest mistakes.... welcome to our blooper reel! Tune in as Brian and Nancy react to some of our funniest moments on the podcast in 2024.

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today, Maria and PJ share how to make recycled paper! An art class at EPI has been making recycled paper for their collages. Maria and PJ share the step-by-step process and interview a classmate in the class about his collage. Thank you Maria, PJ, Emilio, Michael, Jhosselline, Jamond, and Greco 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

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This episode of ArtBeat Radio discusses Disney holiday history! We share about our experiences at Disney Parks and during the fall/winter seasons. Listen in and share the holiday cheer as we share our experiences!

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Today, Nancy and Brian talk about the best December holidays, including Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and Bacon Day?

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In this week's episode of Artbeat Radio the crew has composed a country song about some of their fondest memories. The episode features different members talking about their lyrics, their favorite country artists, and why they chose country as a genre for their memory's song. There is also behind the scenes footage of the recording process featured in this episode.

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today, we speak to actor and author, Alex Barone! This interview explores his acting career as an actor with limb differences, as well as his new book, Buddy Mooney from Zappa Looney.

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Join us today as Nancy and Brian attempt to recall the words to "Ding dong, the witch is dead". They also discuss a range of topics from Thanksgiving memories to their favorite scary movies.

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In this episode, we share with you, our favorite fall foods, diving into the deliciousness of pumpkin, apple, and an array of different pies. We explore seasonal staples, discussing our favorite preparation methods. The conversation takes a tasty turn as we chat about fast food favorites, different vegetables, comforting soups, and hearty stews. To wrap up the episode, wetouch on warm drinks perfect for the season and share a song recommendation to enjoy with your fall feast. Happy Fall!

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This week, Brian interviews actor, activist, and podcaster Benai Boyd! They talk about her beginnings, her training, her passion, and the events that led up to her becoming disabled and an advocate for those who are. This is one episode that you won’t want to miss!

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This week, we share a short and spooky story inspired by the upcoming holiday. We also engage in an extensive candy review, going over each of the popular holiday treats and giving our honest, unfiltered opinions.

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Today, we share one episode of our new talent reality show, Wanted: Talented, or not: Celebrity Edition! Watch as Ryan Seacrest, Sharpay Evans, Olivia Rodrigo, and Simon Cowell join Artbeat Radio to find the most talented celebrity.

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Think disco is dead? Think again! Join Brian Corder and Doug Calhoun as they review some original songs from Able ARTS Work, giving a full and honest review. Tune in to our episodes on the radio live every Monday at noon on KLBP 99.1FM

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Service Users at EPI share about a day in their life! They have three classes, otherwise known as “tracks” each day, where they do a mixture of art and music. They also share some breaking news! Stay tuned to learn what it is!

Thank you to PJ, Maria G., Jamond P., Greco A., Carlos A., Emilio L., Daniel J., Nancy T, and Brian C.

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Come to camp with us! Through memories, that is. We interviewed each other on how our camp experiences growing up, and as adults were. We share where we went, what we ate, what experiences we participated in and more!

Thank you to Nancy Terrey, Brian Corder, Cristina Mariotta, Doug Calhoun, James Mcgoff, and Brandon Neri for your hard work and contributions to this episode!

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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 finish off this episode with a collective song about welcoming fall and saying goodbye to summer. Here, you'll see animated characters that we chose to represent our voices.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

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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!

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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.

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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, Cristina Mariotta, and Brian Corder for creating and producing this episode.

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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!

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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.

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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 Calhoun, and Brandon Neri, for producing this episode and operating our cameras.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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 process and talk about what art means to them.

Thank you to Maria G, Jesus, PJ, Michael, Carlos A, Emilio, and Rudy.

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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!

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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 win his next piano competition held at his church! Will he win it all, or sleep through it?

Thank you to Emilio, Donald, Jamond, Steven, Matthew, and others!

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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, Isabella Rusnak, and Sarah Zhang

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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.

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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 what to do with a disabled child.

But in high school, Aviation High to be precise… we all lived our similar experiences together. That is why I have the love and respect for those years and my fellow students. It filled me with confidence and encouragement. Writing has always been a sanctuary. I encourage everyone to do it, no matter what the perceived outcome. It fills the heart and the soul with… whatever might be missing. You can make your own dreams come true.

Find some of Heather’s works below!

SLOW TIMES AT AVIATION HIGH

Stage Play- Drama

MOVIE NIGHT

10 Minute Stage Play- Drama

(Honorable mention from Writer’s Digest)

PETER LOVES LIZ

TV episode- Comedy

LIVING LIFE

Movie-Drama

SOCK MONKEE THERAPY

Short Comedy Skit

(IMDB)

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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!

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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 on Youtube and all podcast streaming platforms. Follow their instagram @mega64official and follow Derrick on instagram @Deadrickacosta
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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”!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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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!

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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.

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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!

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Jillian Anderson

Josh Andrews

Claire Feth

Kaitlyn Johanson

Peter Marchesini

Renee Morneau

Liam Porter

Sarah Zhang

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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.

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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

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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

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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

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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.

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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.

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This episode consists of 2 songs made by service users using the digital audio workstation Soundtrap. The first song’s theme is “happy”, and the second song’s theme is “excited”. Service users first picked the theme of the songs and then picked different available loops they decided related to the theme. Drum, bass, synth, and melodic loops were chosen to create the entire soundscape. Next, a melodic line was created using Chrome Music Lab’s Melody Maker application. The lyrics were then explored by discussing what made service users both “happy” and “excited”. Finally, lyrics were recorded by the service users and layered on top of the created soundscape. The final product represents the service users’ experiences of these two emotions. Thank you to Nancy Terrey, Brian Corder, Doug Calhoun, Maria Ramirez, Aaron Francis, and Jamie Haverman

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In this installment of ABR's "The Special Needs Talk Show", co-hosts Jillian and Kaitlyn sit down with Able ARTS Work San Diego music therapist, Hannah "Banana", and talk about everything from movies and music to sports and Phantom of the Opera. Plus, a special commercial message from Embracelets by Stephanie J. Monis. Warning! Beware of hecklers!

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How do Renee and Kaitlyn feel about Halloween and all that comes with it? That’s what we’re here to find out! Listen in as the Artbeat Radio group teams up with a marketing class to get the inside information about Halloween and how it can be celebrated. Thank you, Nancy, Gyana, Brian, and Cristina, for coming up with these questions and interviewing our friends from the San Diego location.

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Today, relax and listen to our re-imagined lyrics and original soundscape.

For this first project, the Artbeat Radio class at CECA chose to rewrite Alicia Key’s hit song, “If I Ain’t Got You” but with a sweet twist. Service users in the class provided input and feedback on their favorite desserts, ultimately deciding the main theme of the song would be, “If I Ain’t Got Ice Cream.” Service users wrote the lyrics and decided on the tempo of the song, key, and instrumentation. As you listen to the recording you will hear Jesus Q. open the song with a spelling of the word “ice cream” while Juliet R. joyfully laughs in the background. Maria G. and Michael H. sing loudly through the verses and chorus before the whole class breaks into an instrumental solo section. Maria G., Michael H., and Jesus Q. take turns soloing on the piano, Juliet R. and Jesus Q. hit the drum, and service users in class all take turns playing the shaker. The students then close out the tune with a loud chorus of "yum!"

“Dreaming of Ice Cream”

Some people live for trés leches

Some people live for apple pie

Some people eat dessert for breakfast

like mermelada on French toast

Some people think pizza

Enchiladas and chips

Are the only way to go

And I've had them before

But they just don’t compare

To that magical food

Some people want it all

But I don't want nothing at all

If it ain't you, ice cream

If I ain't got you, ice cream

Some people want carrot cake

Some just want everything

But everything means nothing

If I ain’t got ice cream

Some people search for a milk shake
They like to drink them
Some people need three dozen flavors
Others just want pink shaved ice

Some people think pizza

Enchiladas and chips

Are the only way to go

And I've had them before

But they just don’t compare

To that magical food

Some people want it all

But I don't want nothing at all

If it ain't you, ice cream

If I ain't got you, ice cream

Some people want carrot cake

Some just want everything

But everything means nothing

If I ain’t got ice cream

"Oceanic Soundscape"

Soundscapes are musical compositions that encompass natural-occurring sounds from specific environments. CECA service users worked collaboratively to create this ocean soundscape featuring percussive and wind instrument recordings combined with environmental sounds to create the breezy and oscillating effects one experiences while visiting the ocean. Instruments such as the ocean drum, native flute, rain stick, and tone blocks were utilized by service users PJ (Lawrence W. III), Kyuta S. , Norberta C., and Jennifer R. to build a soundscape transporting the listener to their ideal beach visit. Service users explored layering and looping techniques to create desired musical effects contributing to the overarching goal of transporting anyone listening to a peaceful, beach day.

BIO Edited by Johnny G. and Michael H.

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today, The Special Needs Talk Show goes virtual for a Hurrican Hillary-edition interview with Able ARTS Work San Diego dance instructor, Rosie Holliday, and talk about everything from music taste to international travel. Plus, they sit down with their peer Stephanie who has some exciting news to share about her custom bracelet business.Thank you to:Jillian AndersonJonathan GarciaKaitlyn JohansonPeter MarchesiniStephanie MonisThanks 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

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today’s episode is an exclusive peek into the creative process of songwriting! Please tune in and listen to ART center service users share their experiences writing a song about the qualities of a true friend. Over the course of a few weeks, service users at ART Center worked together to write and title their song “Friendship is a beautiful thing”. ART Center service users decided that they would write a song that is both comforting and informational when it came to friendship. “A lot of people want friends; they just don’t know how to find one or what to look for.” Said ABR producer, Brian Corder. This group of friends worked together to write and record this song, and they hope you enjoy the inside scoop on their process and their music video!

Writers and Vocalists: Jamie Haverman, Brian Corder, Aaron Francis, Patti Longo, Sergio Leal, Nancy Terrey Writers: Lorenia Varela, Maria Ramirez, Patti Longo, Brian Corder, Aaron Francis, Nancy Terrey, Matthew Campano

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Has your week been filled with stress? You’re in the right place. Listen in to EPI’s meditation and soundscape. Service users created this relaxing experience that can be listened to time and time again and features the same beginning and end so you can listen on repeat. We invite you to join us in this experience! With the creation of this meditation episode service users were involved with its creation each step of the way. They were initially involved with the conception of the music. Service users were provided with different musical sounds and asked which they found to be most relaxing. Based on this, the music you hear in this meditation episode was composed. You can hear that service users often chose to make the lines of the script silly and playful! Additionally, many of the actions such as the stretches and deep breathing that happen in the meditation were selected by the service users for inclusion in the script. Finally, and perhaps most crucially the sounds effects you hear throughout the meditation were selected by the service users in order to make the meditation feel “more silly”. . We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed making it!

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Today is Funky Friday! Enjoy this playlist created from ART Center’s most funky tunes that were created during our “Quarantunes” creation period. You’ll hear the songs; Disco Party, Fuuuuunk, Rock, Something we all Enjoy, and Dances & Names. Let us know if you want any of these funky beats available on music streaming services!

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today on the Special Needs Talk Show, Jillian and Kaitlyn sit down with AAW SD music instructor, John, and ask him all the tough questions like, "What's your ideal first date?" and "What's your favorite seafood?" Plus, we hear from our new sponsor, Nic's Kicks.

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Today we hear part two of our multipart series about building a home of our own. Listen in as we interview CEO and founder of Able ARTS Work, Helen Dolas. Helen shares her story about starting Able ARTS Work and gives us the inside scoop on the progress of our new home.

We want to give a very special thanks to Helen for taking time out of her busy schedule to sit and speak with us. Thank you to the interview team, Brian Corder, Aaron Francis, Gyana Macias, and Cristina Mariotta.

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This is part one of a multi-part series all about finding a “Home of Our Own”. Listen in as we talk to Able ARTS Work COO, Honor Dunn. She shares her experiences during her time with Able ARTS Work and shares about the current construction on our brand new building. Thank you to Maria Ramirez, Sergio Lopez, Cristina Mariotta, and Brian Corder for coming up with the interview questions and conducting this interview! We would also love to thank Honor for taking time out of her busy schedule to sit and talk with us.

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On today's episode, we join The Special Needs Talk Show crew as they sit down and chat with Able ARTS Work San Diego Assistant Program Manager, Kristin, and their resident heavy metal rocker, Pete! Plus, a brief word from Claire's Coffee Corner, and beware of surprise zombie attacks! Thank you to Jillian Anderson, Joshua Andrews

Claire Feth, Jonathan Garcia, Nicholas Holdgrafer, Kaitlyn Johanson, Peter Marchesini, Renee Mourneau

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Last year in August, we had the opportunity to chat with Violinist and Disability advocate, Gaelynn Lea.

Gaelynn shared her journey building her music career, gave tips for starting artists, and discussed her experiences as a disabled musician. Joining in the discussion are artists and staff from Able ARTS Work’s day program in San Diego and Mobile Arts Program.

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We are kicking off this new season with a huge episode! This is a video episode, which was recorded on location at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, California. We were lucky enough to speak with Cassandra Davis Cassandra is the manager of volunteer programs at the Aquarium of the Pacific. She works directly with volunteers, scientists, and communities to connect them with ocean science. Her areas of expertise include the resident population of green sea turtles found locally in the San Gabriel River and surrounding wetlands and the Aquarium’s volunteer-driven green sea turtle monitoring program.

We would love to thank the Aquarium of the Pacific for allowing us to film and inviting us to explore the exhibits after our interview. Thank you to Jack Medved, Brian Corder, and Eric Recillas for preparing and conducting this interview. Last but not least, we would love to thank Cassandra for taking time out of her workday to sit with us and have such open conversations with us, sharing her knowledge and her love of animals.

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Today, Brian and Eric interview Able ARTS Work DJ, PJ Ward! PJ talks about his DJ career, personal interests, and favorite tunes. Here is a link to the playlist that he created for this episode https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0F5p2CWOAVe1cAFr0P9L92?si=8ad482ba239d42dd

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Today we review our favorite television shows and movies, whether black and white, or in color! Listen in as Nancy and Brian speak candidly about this topic, with a special appearance by Aaron talking about game shows! What do you prefer, black and white or color?

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Today, we listen in to Cristina Mariotta, James McGoff, Sarah Carr, Eric Recillas, Aaron Francis, and Patti Longo interview one another on their favorite sports, music, movies, and snacks for the theater. Brian even shares his recent experience with the Mario Movie. You won’t want to miss it!

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Please enjoy the latest piece composed by CECA Program service-users. “Bloom” was written by service users when confronted with a handful of garden blooms one morning, spawning inspiration. When beginning the songwriting process, service users were encouraged to experience and notice details of the Amaryllis flower (picked from the garden). With the Amaryllis in-mind, they were excited to write a love song highlighting the beauty of the flower and the beauty we find in others around us. Service users composed, orchestrated, engineered and wrote lyrics used for this piece by voting or deciding as a group. This piece was written and composed by Jesus Quiroz, Michael Hinckley, Dakari Johnson, and Johnny Galda.

This new piece is accompanied by two CECA original pieces from our “Quarantunes” series. You’ll hear “Feelin the Sunshine” which was written in February 2021. This piece is accompanied by an original lyric video which you can find here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C8WsoiIUAE

The third and final piece will get you moving! It’s an upbeat instrumental piece which was written in January 2021 called “I love you from Brazil”

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0:15 “Bloom”

Lyrics:

My love for you just blooms

Marvelous petal

Sweet scent

Found you one day

Ever since

My love for you just blooms

Happiness in my heart

Warm like the sun

Wrap me in your love

My love for you just blooms

1:57 Feelin the Sunshine

Lyrics:

I got my horchata

You got your strawberry vegan ice cream

We should grab some burgers

And go eat at our hot hot summer feast

It’s our summer song Hee hee hee It’s our summer song Hee hee hee

Let’s meet at the ocean

And look out to the shiny sparkling sea

I wanna feel the sunshine

While hanging out with all my favorite peeps

It’s our summer song Hee hee hee It’s our summer song Hee hee he

We’re gonna go camping

In our pink tree house

And watch the shooting stars

We’ll go to raging waters

And conquer thunder rapids

And then we’ll play X-box

Ha!

4:10 I love you from Brazil

Lyrics:

Te Amo

Aishiteru

Je T'aime

I love you

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We bring you a special scripted skit! Here, we tune in to Pokemon Fight Night to catch up on the upcoming PokeMania championship cage match. Featuring interviews with trainers, groomers, and the star fighters, Pikachu and Jigglypuff! Buckle up, ladies and gentlemen, 'cause we're bringing madness!

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Pete Marchesini

Erick Abney

Jonathan Garcia

Josh Andrews

Claire Feth

Jillian Anderson

Kaitlyn Johanson

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For this episode ART Center and EPI collaborated for an interview on The Great EPI Reef (the in-progress mural at EPI), the mural making process, and tips and tricks.

Thank you to the following EPI service users for working on this track: Roberto L, Emilio L, Daniel J, Carlos A., and art instructor Dezcjon!

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On this episode of The Special Needs Talk Show, Kaitlyn and Jillian sit down with Able ARTS Work San Diego staff members and ask all the hard-hitting questions! Brought to you by our new sponsor, Loco Louie's Military Car Mayhem. Thank you to Jillian Anderson, Kaitlyn Johanson, Danielle Miyazaki, and Kassidy King for being part of this episode.

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Today we speak with Steve Propes and get the inside scoop on the secret world of record collectors. Listen in as Steve shares his experiences, gives advice, and even spills the beans on some top secret information.

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In today's episode, we feature MAP artist, Coy Barker, and share a little bit about his background, his interests, and his musical process. Plus, you'll get to hear some of his original collaborative beat projects. Thank you to Coy Barker, Jillian Anderson, and Kaitlyn Johanson for this amazing episode!

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Today is our album release day! This episode shares some behind the scenes knowledge about our new album titled, "Being Back". In this episode, we go through the album, piece by piece, and Brian shares a little bit of information about each composition. The album is available for download on all music streaming services!

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Today, we hear some clips of original tunes that our program in San Diego has been working on. Which one is your favorite?

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Today, we bring you behind the scenes and give you a little introduction to some of our Artbeat Radio team- the ART Center crew! We had some technical difficulties with our microphone toward the middle, but don’t worry! Our editor, Christie Pagan, let us know.

Thank you to Brian Corder, Patti Longo, Christie Pagan, Matthew Campano, Aaron Francis, and Eric Recillas for introducing yourselves in this episode!

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In this episode, we will focus on a movie that is currently being produced by the EPI service users and led by drama instructor Imani. The movie in question is a recreation of Jack and the Beanstalk and other fairy tales. The service users in Imani's drama class helped brainstorm some interview questions to ask Imani related to a track that she, the service users, and program manager (PM) Morgan recently worked on for Jack and the Beanstalk. As you listen to the episode, you will hear Imani elaborate on what scene the music is depicting. Service users in Imani's classes helped choose the instrumentation that you hear in the track; some of the ideas that you hear are prerecorded loops and some of them were recorded live. We hope you enjoy this snippet of music from Imani and the drama service users project this semester!

Thank you to the following EPI service users for working on this track: Greco A, Carlos A, Rudy A, Jhosselline G, Steven H, Daniel J, Emilio L, Jill M, Adam M, Jamond P, Connie R, and Matthew Y

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In this month's installment of the Special Needs Talk Show, our host Jillian sits down with artist and friend, Jonathan, to talk about his passions, role models, and friendship!

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In February, we had the pleasure of interviewing musician, beatboxer, TikTok star, and past employee of Able ARTS Work, Paige Zilba! CECA, San Diego, and ART Center all gathered virtually to conduct this interview together. Listen in as we learn about how Paige started beatboxing, her journey through social media, and some memories that she has of working at Able ARTS Work before pursuing a career in social media.

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This is part two of us celebrating National Disability Awareness Month! Listen in as we celebrate by speaking with the Able ARTS Work community. Brian Corder took the lead and interviewed peers from all programs, asking them about themselves as a person, what their interests are, what they like about day program, and what they think about disability awareness month. In this part 2, we hear from Maria Galaviz-Arroyo, PJ Ward, Jermaine Freeman and Roberto Lugardo. Thanks for listening, and tune in next time!

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Did you know that March is National Disability Awareness Month? Listen in as we celebrate by speaking with the Able ARTS Work community. Brian Corder took the lead and interviewed peers from all programs, asking them about themselves as a person, what their interests are, what they like about day program, and what they think about disability awareness month. In this part 1, we hear from Sarah Shaw, Jonathan Garcia, and Liam Porter.

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! On today's episode, we listen in to the first episode of The Special Needs Talk Show! Our San Diego location created a talk show and interviewed two people on their hobbies and artwork. What should we do next? Let us know!

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This is a silly story that the EPI service users wrote with the help of a story generator. The EPI service users provided creative direction for all background music, sound effects, types of fish, and finishing touches on the story. We hope you enjoy this made-up dramatic story about one of our favorite topics – sea life!

Thank you to Greco A, Rudy A, Carlos C, Elizabeth C, Steven H, Daniel J, Emilio L, Connie R, Byron S, and Matthew Y

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Intro music by Artbeat Radio staff

Music, stories, and more! You’re listening to Artbeat Radio, a program of Able ARTS Work.

Chad Godfrey had always loved chilly Philadelphia with its obnoxious, open oceans. It was a place where he felt angry.

He was an incredible, snotty, beer drinking purple jellyfish with dirty and fragile fins. His friends saw him as a gentle, gloopy gamer. Once, he had even helped a forgotten old royal blue tang recover from a horrible fishing accident. That's the sort of jellyfish he was.

Chad swam over to his apartment window and reflected on his sunny surroundings. The clouds danced on the surface of the water like drunken sunfish.

Then he saw something in the distance, or rather someone. It was the figure of Elizabeth Walker. Elizabeth was a clownfish, and a helpful gamer with curvy greasy fins.

Chad gulped. He was not prepared for Elizabeth.

As Chad swam outside and Elizabeth came closer, he could see the repulsive glint in her eyes.

Elizabeth glared with all the wrath of 9853 clever Japanese spider crab. She said, in hushed tones, "I hate you."

Chad looked back, even more barmy, and he said, "Elizabeth, I just don't need you in my life anymore,"

They looked at each other with sad feelings, like two fat, fresh frogs singing at a very smelly wake that had orchestral music playing in the background and two uncles cooking violently to a sick beat.

Chad regarded Elizabeth's curvy and greasy fins. "I feel the same way!" revealed Chad with a delighted grin.

Elizabeth looked happy, her emotions showing loud and clear. Elizabeth and Chad went back inside and made herself a nice glass of wine together.

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In this week's episode, we are re-uploading our popular “Podcasting 101” episode, now with video if you listen on Spotify!

The podcast production team at Able ARTS Work San Diego introduces themselves, their team roles, and a little bit about them personally. As they gear up to start bringing you their talk show-style episodes this spring, let them take you on a little behind the scenes journey as the give you a quick tutorial on the steps to creating a great podcast!

Thank you to the SD podcasting team, Erick Abney, Jillian Anderson, Joshua Andrews, Julian Camerino, Jonathan Garcia, Kaitlyn Johanson, Liam Porter, Sarah Shaw

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We present to you, The News You Can Use! Listen in as Brian Corder and Eric Recillas share some top news stories. They cover sports, disability news, advances in technology, and some strange news involving ketchup.

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Today we talk to two small business owners about their journeys and what it takes to own a small business. Our very own, Stephanie from our San Diego location goes in depth about how she manages her bracelet business, Embracelets. We also got an opportunity to speak with art instructor, Marisol about her art business!

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Today you’ll hear animal expert Jack Medved share facts about three animal species: hippos, pangolins, and whales. All three of these animals have their international holidays in the month of February. Listen and learn with Jack in preparation of celebrating World Hippo Day (2/15), World Pangolin Day (2/18), and World Whale Day (2/19).

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Music, stories, and more! You’re listening to Artbeat Radio, a program of Able ARTS Work.

Jingle plays

IT'S WHAT WE DO, YOU'RE ALWAYS WELCOME BACK. COME TO THE ZOO IT'S WHAT WE DO. YOU'RE ALWAYS WELCOME BACK YOU'RE ALWAYS WELCOME BACK. COME TO THE ZOO IT'S WHAT WE DO. YOU'RE ALWAYS WELCOME BACK. THERE'S PLENTY TO TELL YOU. JACK'S ANIMAL FUN FACTS. JACK'S ANIMAL FUN FACTS. JACK'S ANIMAL FUN FACTS.

Hi everybody! Jack's my name and you're looking at the world's greatest animal expert in my family. We're talking about the animals that have their holidays in February. Everybody's got customs and traditions. It's nature's way. I know you're wondering if I could choose a Pangolin or whales or hippos; Well, I think I have a way to work this out to make it all roll into one.

Hippo Sounds

World Hippo Day is coming soon here. Hippos are the second largest land mammals. They can weigh as much as 8000lbs or 4000, which is pretty heavy! Hippo or hippopotamus comes from this word hippopotamus amphibious. There's the common looking one, but there's another kind known as the pygmy hippo from West Africa. They live in swampy rainforests. While they're pretty large, they live right here in Africa. They like to live near rivers, lakes, and mudholes. Did you know the word "hippo" means river horse? Besides that, hippos do graze a lot, and they trot pretty fast. Which explains how they got their name. They live in large groups up to 20 or 30, but the biggest pod here in Zambia there were 200 of them. Talk about community. Hippos are semi aquatic mammals, but they spend most of the day near rivers, lakes and mud holes to cool off. A hippo skin may look tough, but it's actually smooth, slippery and can be sensitive on a hot day. If it's too hot and dry, it'd be very uncomfortable and or get a sunburn. So, they stayed in near water and mud all day. In fact, mud is are quick and easy remedy for hot, dry skin. I could use some. So, what do hippos eat? Hippos like tea, grass, small shoots, reeds and water plants. In fact, they can eat 80 pounds of grass in single day. But mostly when they need to stay near the water, they stay there until night to graze on grass, away from it. In fact, the water sources, the lakes rivers, are a good way to avoid getting hot and avoid predators like lions or hyenas. But don't worry, they won't mess with them easily. How fast can they go? It can run shocking 19 mph even though they weigh 4 tons. Each herd has females in their calves and one male. He protects the family. Is that normal? Well, not only. Hippos might look friendly, but they're very territorial. They can be very aggressive. They're extremely protective of territory and do not like strangers. What makes some territorial? They need it, it's their way to survive. They're super strong and have a mighty bite.

Hippo Roar

Did I mention that they're also very loud? They sure are. They bellow, blare, honk and squeal to communicate with each other.

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today we hear from Nancy Terrey, the producer of this week’s episode! Listen in as Nancy shares her passion for knitting, tells us some history, and even shares how to support her!

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Brian: Welcome back to artbeat radio

Nancy: Hi, I’m Nancy and this is knitting by Nancy. I'm the writer and producer of this week.

Aaron: we hope you enjoy!

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today's episode features musical creations from the Music Studio and Music Literacy classes at Able ARTS Work San Diego. You'll be hearing an original Music Literacy rock and roll composition based on the Shel Silverstein poem "Rock N Roll Band", as well as original collaborative beat creations from Music Studio. We hope you enjoy the show!

Featuring: Jillian Anderson, Josh Andrews, Julian Camerino, Claire Feth, Matthew Fotinos, Jonathon Garcia, Kaitlyn Johnson, Santiago Milanino, Reid Moriarty, Renee Morneau, Liam Porter, Sara Shaw, Victoria Womble

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Reid: Hello folks, I’m Reid, and welcome to Art Beat Radio!

Renee: Thank you for being here. On today’s episode we’re going to hear some music and sound from our music studio and music literacy classes.

Reid and Renee: Please enjoy the show!

Reid: First up, we have some beats made in music studio.

Renee: Each of the students contributed to what you’re about to hear.

Renee: Next, we’re going to hear from our music literacy class.

Reid: They used the poem “Rock N Roll Band” by Shel Silverstein for the lyrics, and worked together to write their own original rock song.

Reid and Renee: Check it out and listen to it!

Reid: Thank you for your time and for listening to Art Beat Radio!

Renee: Have a nice Thanksgiving holiday and enjoy the food!

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! in this episode, EPI student Carlos Arredondo will ask EPI art instructors Dezcjon and Marissa some questions about the most recent exhibition, the CORE show. The CORE show was a big deal for EPI service users; it was the first show for those who are participating in in-person services to get to work with their peers and instructors on all pieces together in person. Collectively, both in-person and virtually, EPI submitted a total of eight pieces for the show. We hope you enjoy listening to Carlos Arredondo interview Dezcjon and Marissa on the CORE show process.

Collaborators on this episode: service users Greco Ancona, Carlos Arredondo, Emilio Lopez; staff Dezcjon, Marissa, and Morgan.

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Morgan: On this episode of Artbeat Radio, EPI student Carlos Arredondo will ask EPI art instructors Dezcjon and Marissa some questions about our most recent exhibition, the CORE show.

Carlos A: How did you and my peers decide what projects we would work on?

Dezcjon: So with the CORE show we, me and Marissa, we went about giving the clients creative control being this was one of the first shows we got to prepare for in person. We wanted to see what they were interested in showing and expressing. So we sat down with them [for] about a week just brainstorming on pieces they wanted to continue to work on; like some pieces from before the pandemic we hadn't got to finish, as well as new ideas. And just some collaborations too, like some clients wanted to work with friends they hadn’t seen in a while.

Marissa: We decided first by making.. We worked as a group and then we asked the students what they want to decide as the title and the theme for that show.

Carlos A: Tell me about the final pieces that [were] accepted?

Dezcjon: It was cool to see some of the final pieces come together. The students knew what they wanted in mind. Some like Carlos, Carlos A., made it clear he wanted to work with Carlos C. They collaborated together to make artwork called "Sunshine and Flores.” It started off with a piece Carlos C. did back in 2018 using some yellow and red paint, making a very warm background, but it looked like he hadn’t finished it maybe. So Carlos [A.] had saw that and was asking about the upcoming show and if he could work with Carlos C. And they ended up making "Sunshine and Flores” which has the warm sun rays, some yellow and reds, look like probably by hand, smeared in the background, and then Carlos A. came back with some acrylic paint markers and created a very happy sun with some cool blue flowers at the bottom. And it was cool to see pieces like that come together.

Another final piece that was cool to see come together was Mr. happy face by Greco. Greco was very hyped to create a solo piece for the show. And he was one of the clients who actually got to visit the gallery with me during the pandemic and he expressed how much he enjoyed being there. And when I asked him about you know, what kind of stuff he wanted to show in the new gallery space he expressed you know, he wanted to show something that showed how happy he was to be back at program with his friends. Which ended up with him coming up his piece Mr. Happy Face. Which, the background he painted with some green paint and blue paint with brushes, and then he actually used paint markers for the orange spots. And then as far as his smiling happy looking character Mr. Happy Face, Greco drew him out with paint markers and then added the details like his hair and smiling face last to make it pop.

Marissa: The final title of [one of] the show [pieces] that was accepted was “The Red Jelly” by Daniel and [in collaboration with] his family. The family decided to draw what they [all] want and they asked Daniel first, and they gave him a binary option what he wants to draw. Like it’s about the marine animal so they asked Daniel if it is like jellyfish or like whale and he raised his hands to choose the red jelly.

Carlos A: Tell me about your favorite piece(s) from the show?

Dezcjon: I would have to say all the pieces my favorite. This was the first show we got to prepare for in person with like, the majority of the clients being here to work on hands-on. I aIso got to engage with some of the clients that's virtual and it was cool just to see up close and personal like everybody like really preparing for a show. Opposed to like, us talking via zoom and different things but never getting to see the actual work. It was cool to just to be able to help the clients that was here, you know, fine tune whatever idea they wanted to put onto their artwork and canvas.

Marissa: All the pieces for the show by my favorite is the one I worked with [on] Daniel because I learned more about Daniel and his family. Especially [since] I came from TAP II and it’s my first time to work with Daniel. The piece is about jellyfish and Daniel colored it with red, which is one of his favorite color aside from purple.

Carlos A: Tell me about the process for Mountain, Flowers, and Lines?

Dezcjon: So,the artwork “Mountain, Flowers, and Lines,” that was that was a piece I was happy to see in the show. Some history on that piece - that was something the students started back in 2020, right before the pandemic, right when I got hired, that was one of the first collaborative pieces I got to put together with clients. So honestly some time passed, and our director ended up finding it at program and asked me about it, and we had the idea of getting it back going. We actually sent it to Carlos [A.] for a little bit while we were virtual, and he started off and added some more to it. And then he was also you know, he expressed being excited just that we still had it, hadn’t lost it. And I you know, I let him know like we value you guys’ work so know for sure we keep the stuff archived and stored for you. But to see them finish it and actually get it into the show when we returned back to program, that was pretty cool. Cool to see.

Carlos A: What what what was it like to work for the show in-person and virtual?

Dezcjon: So the main difference between working on the show virtual and in person honestly just being able to help clients more hands-on. Whether it be like doing some hand over hand assistance if they trying to get something precise or just instructing them you know how to get their idea across. And doing class is virtually you can still help the clients and for sure I say that’s better than nothing to still be their moral support and get an idea of what they working on. But in person it definitely I think benefits both the instructor and the clients because its right in front of you um as far as scale, as far as detail, colors, you can really help them you know, thrive. And it's just good to see all the clients excited about painting and these collaborations, so that’s also another benefit I say of being in person. But I think we still also have to strive to do the best we can to make virtual you know as meaningful and pleasurable as possible because those clients want to support and be in shows and do the best work they can too.

Marissa: I like both uh virtual and in person teaching. In person I was able to get to know the rest of the students that I don’t know especially [since] I came from TAP II. And for virtual I learned more about the technology and it was enjoyable knowing all the techniques and then how to you know facilitate the zoom. Everything is about technology and I like it.

Carlos A: Which one [was] more more enjoyable? And why?

Dezcjon: Um, that’s a hard one. I for sure had a great experience virtual because it allowed me to get like to know more homes and families and caregivers for some of our clients and it was an experience for all of us that was new; a lot of digital artwork. But for sure working in person would have to be my favorite because one we got a lot more murals to do. It’s good to see the clients’ smiling faces and the energy they have with doing all these new things outside of art like seeing, like them excited about art seeing them excited about drama, music, it’s just different and it feels good to be back in person. So for sure how to say in person my favorite.

Marissa: [Both] virtual and on-site. On-site you get to know the students and aside from getting to know the students you’re going to work more of the arts. And you are able to practice all the skills you are learning in the school. And on virtual both of you are learning about technology.

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Listen in as CECA’s Star Club shares 3 karaoke songs that are guaranteed to bring the house down!

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ALL: Welcome to CECA’s Star Club.

Jenny: With ArtBeat Radio.

Jenny: Nothing says Fall like karaoke.

PJ: What?

Jesus: Why you!

Jenny: Even so, there’s never a bad time for karaoke. CECA presents three of the best songs to sing for karaoke. Remember to have fun, and give it some soul!

Lyrics for “Your Love” by The Outfield below.

Josie's on a vacation far away
Come around and talk it over
So many things that I want to say
You know I like my girls a little bit older

I just want to use your love tonight
I don't want to lose your love tonight

I ain't got many friends left to talk to
Nowhere to run when I'm in trouble
You know I'd do anything for you
Stay the night but keep it undercover

I just want to use your love tonight (whoa)
I don't want to lose your love tonight

Try to stop my hands from shaking
But something in my mind's not making sense
It's been a while since we were all alone
I can't hide the way I'm feeling

As you're leaving, please would you close the door?
And don't forget what I told you
Just 'cause you're right that don't mean I'm wrong
Another shoulder to cry upon

I just want to use your love tonight (yeah)
I don't want to lose your love tonight (yeah)
I just want to use your love tonight
I don't want to lose your love tonight

Lyrics for “Sweet Child O’ Mine” by Guns N’ Roses below

She's got a smile that it seems to me
Reminds me of childhood memories
Where everything was as fresh as the bright blue sky
Now and then when I see her face
She takes me away to that special place
And if I stare too long, I'd probably break down and cry

Whoa, oh, oh
Sweet child o' mine
Whoa, oh, oh, oh
Sweet love of mine

Lyrics for “Livin’ on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi below

Tommy used to work on the docks, union's been on strike
He's down on his luck, it's tough, so tough
Gina works the diner all day working for her man
She brings home her pay, for love, for love

She says, we've got to hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot for love
We'll give it a shot

Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer

Tommy's got his six-string in hock
Now he's holding in what he used to make it talk
So tough, it's tough
Gina dreams of running away
When she cries in the night, Tommy whispers
Baby, it's okay, someday

We've got to hold on to what we've got
It doesn't make a difference if we make it or not
We've got each other and that's a lot for love
We'll give it a shot

Woah, we're half way there
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Take my hand, we'll make it I swear
Woah, livin' on a prayer
Livin' on a prayer

Jenny: I hope you enjoyed the show. Thanks for listening to ArtBeatRadio!

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! We had the absolute pleasure of speaking with Johnny Rico, an incredible Bruno Mars impersonator! Johnny met with our San Diego location over Zoom and also answered some of ART Center’s pre-recorded video questions. Please listen in as he shares his journey with finding his passion as an impersonator.

You can find more information about Johnny at www.brunomarsimpersonator.com

Follow him on TikTok @brunomarsimpersonator

Watch his YouTube videos @Johnnyricoasbrunomars

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Randi: Welcome back to Artbeat Radio!

Brian: Today we have a special guest and his name is Johnny Rico. Johnny is a Bruno Mars impersonator

Randi and Brian: Hope you enjoy!

Johnny: My name is Johnny Rico, also known as the Bruno Mars impersonator or Bruno Mars look alike I've been doing this for five years and since doing this I've been nonstop even during COVID. I mean that's pretty much it. I summed it up, I guess. Right now, you know, it's an ongoing thing and it's always impressing me how much and how far this thing is taking me so you know I'm very relaxed very blessed.

Nancy: My name is Nancy. What is your favorite karaoke song?

Johnny: You know, that's a good question and it's one that most really wouldn't think of and I don't really even know how to sing all of it but I like it. It's a song by the Blues travelers, Hook.

Sings portion of song

Johnny: And then it goes to that rapping part. that I don’t really do but really do, but I like doing that in karaoke because it helps build confidence.

Heidi: Okay, so this is Lisa and she had a question that we wrote out for you. Hold it up, Lisa. what is your favorite song of all time?

Johnny: There's a song that I remember hearing when I was a kid and ever since then- yeah I hear it all the time and it's a song again most people wouldn't think of it it's called Groove is in the Heart. It's just an awesome song from beginning to end everything about that song is awesome. There it goes up and down. You can dance to it! It's funky. You can break dance. I'm a break dancer I used to break dance a lot.

But it's Groove is in the Heart and I think most like most because of the baseline “Nana Nana Nana Nana Nana Nana Nana Nana Nana Nana Nana” so anyway that's a good funk song.

Eric: Do you ever sing a song, “If I lose you Baby”? Which is also a Bruno Mars song.

Johnny: sings portion of the song

Johnny: I don't really do it because when I do events, most people want to party. So I've done that song twice and it's not a song that I do often, but the both times that I did it the girl cried. So, that that that was a touching moment, I guess.

Eric: This seems like a cool job. Is there anything else you do?

Johnny: Yeah, I actually work with a company called 1928 jewelry they're a company that's been around for a little over 50 years and I am the e-commerce director for them. So, you know, I sell fashion jewelry that is timeless. I like building websites, I like doing SEO that's -I'm a nerd... I'm a nerd.

Brian: Hi, My name is Brian Corder. What songs do you like to sing?

Johnny: You know, I'm going to be honest with you. When I first started doing this I didn't like any of his songs then I started learning about who he was. Before I became an impersonator, I started learning about who he was the history. Then I really started listening to the music and I started listening to the music. I started thinking “you know what, he's a good musician he's a good artist” I don't have one in particular that I like. I really like them all to be honest there's not one that stands out more than the other and it's kind of unfair too because I perform all the time so I could say 24 karat magic is my favorite one because I do that every single event but there's not one you know? I mean, if I could give you one maybe it might be “If I Knew” It's like one of the last tracks from The Unorthodox Jukebox and it's just him singing with his partner doing an acapella song.

Sings portion of the song

San Diego: OK, hello! So what is like to work as a professional impersonator?

Johnny: It's not what most people think. I'll give you an example of it. To even look like Bruno Mars, It's hard to even go down the street because someone's going to be going to someone's going to say something. So there's good things and then there's kind of uncomfortable situations. So other than that again it’s fun and that's it's just different it's very different

Kassidy: She has one more question for you.

San Diego: How old were you. when you started this job?

Johnny: 32. At the age of the 32. Yeah, and and I also just started singing five years ago so when I started doing this, I started singing too, so it's still brand new to me. I'm still learning.

San Diego: Another question for you. I am the biggest fan one of your songs.

Johnny: Which one?

San Diego: I really like the Uptown Funk.

Johnny Sings portion of song You know something cool? these glasses that I'm wearing right now are from the the ones that he wears in the Uptown funk music video. The same ones.

San Diego: Oh wow! you're very cool man!

Johnny: Well, I appreciate it. I appreciate it thank you very much. And you know, you know, it makes it makes it fun because you're fun! It makes it fun because look, we're having fun, right?

San Diego: I love your shirt by the way.

Johnny: Hey, thank you thank you. Ricky Regal! That's a another brand that Bruno Mars has. He does clothing too so this is one of the shirts. Ricky Regal. Thank you!

San Diego: You're welcome you're welcome!

Kassidy: Alright, I'm going to read you the next question is from a student that couldn't be here today. Her name is Grace and she is wondering how did you get into this business?

Johnny: Um very, very - I'll try to make it I'll try to make it short. For years I would be looking at- “you look like this guy, you look like this guy, you look like this guy” and then I didn't know and I didn't care who this guy was! Little did I know, it was Bruno Mars. I had a business during you know the last few years I would hear this, so I closed down my business and I was trying to think of another job to do and I'm driving down the street and I see a poster of Bruno Mars sitting like this and then as I saw that poster something hit me. I finally saw what other people saw. I looked exactly like this guy and I started learning about him and it took me about a month to get my first job. I got a wig, I got a shirt, the hat, glasses- and my first job was almost exactly five years ago.

San Diego: Wow!

Johnny: Yeah, and actually my first job was also on Bruno Mars's birthday, so I made it extra special.

Kassidy: Oh! what his Bruno Mars birthday?

Johnny: October 8. Yeah and I'm six months older than him, so he looks like me!

Kassidy: That's crazy. Oh my goodness, awesome! Thank you! Alright, Sarah is up next.

Sarah: I have a couple of questions for you. Do you relate to the songs you sing?

Johnny: Yeah, I could. I could. And, I think that's what makes it even more fun because there's certain songs that he sings that I can relate to. I'll give you an example, there's a song, When I was Your Man

Sings portion of song

I can relate to it when I sing it. It kind of does give me chills because I'm thinking it also and it makes it better for the performance too because again I could relate to what he's saying.

San Diego: I love that song!

Johnny: Yeah! Yeah me too.

San Diego: Do you know any impersonators, and if so, where do they perform?

Johnny: Yes! I do know some of the best impersonators that are out there! We all have different types of jobs. I have, like for example, I know a girl who does- she like a Martha Stewart. So, she doesn't perform. She just does Martha Stewart stuff? I don't know. But then but then I have another friend who's like the number one Snoop dog look like and impersonator. Actually, he works with Snoop Dog. He's a stand in. He's a double. He does commercials sometimes. He is like the number one guy so I do know a few. A lot of them get really busy so it's really hard to communicate.

San Diego: If you weren’t impersonating, what would you do?

Johnny: I love music. I love music. I love music! I put out this article from a newspaper or school news or schools paper this decade um I'm a natural entertainer I guess. I just- I can't sit still, so if I wasn't being impersonator, I would probably be a choreographer.

San Diego: Who is your favorite celebrity?

Johnny: My favorite celebrity? Yeah, my favorite celebrity. Well, you know what? I mean, I wouldn't say Michael Jackson that's- that passed away, but the only reason is because again I grew up with him and he was a magical guy. He knew how to control the crowd. You know? and the crowd, and the crowd loved him. So, if you ever watched like his big performances they get crazy. So, I would say Michael Jackson.

Kassidy: Oh, alright. Awesome! Our next question comes from Julian. So his question is have you ever performed in Las Vegas?

Johnny: Yes! Yeah. I've been able I've been able to perform in Las Vegas a few times and it's kind of scary because a lot of people, they think of Bruno Mars already right so when I go to Vegas and I walked the street it gets a little scary.

Kassidy: Well that's pretty cool. He's been a lot too! What’s your other question? What is your favorite Bruno Mars Song?

Johnny: What is my favorite Bruno Mars song? What's your favorite Bruno Mars song? Do you like Uptown Funk?

Sings portion of song

I always finish with it because it's the best way to end the party.

Kassidy: Our next question comes from Josh.

Johnny: Yes Sir?

San Diego: What are your favorite hobbies?

Johnny: Oh my favorite hobbies... I like, I like collecting sunglasses you know? and it's also I've- I've always loved sunglasses, but now it's easier for me to find rare glasses and I have my own uh well my own ways of finding unique glasses out of private collector who collects and sells me certain pieces. He sold me these and again these are from the Uptown Funk, so this is my little nerdy thing. That's what I do collect!

Kassidy: Okay, Thank you! On to our next interviewer, which is Stephanie.

Stephanie: What is your favorite place you have performed before?

Johnny: Oh, wow. I never thought of that one. You know what? Hawaii. Hawaii. I never went- I've never gone to Hawaii and I always saw videos of Hawaii. Then, in your mind you're like one day... one day. And that one day came and! Tt was straight out of a movie. Honestly, everything everything was beautiful. The thing is, I wish I could go back it's just very it's very hard to get gigs over there.

San Diego:Who's your favorite pop star, and is it Justin Bieber?

Johnny: Oh no, you know what? You know, again I would say, I would say- to the classic -I would say stick to Michael Jackson. I grew up with him. Michael, but if you want to stay living-

San Diego: Justin Timberlake?

Johnny: Okay, that's yeah. I mean like, you know, yeah I mean like-I- he's a good performer that's the thing. You know? That's why I like him.

San Diego: Do you like Avril Lavigne?

Johnny: Yeah, I like Avril Lavigne, but it's not like I'm putting it on the radio. I can listen to her music.

San Diego: Liam is next. What's your favorite show?

Johnny: My favorite TV show... uh it switches and uh I hope it doesn't sound creepy. It's Forensic Files. Yeah, I like I like learning about the scientific way that you know people go about solving crime.

San Diego: Random one more question to ask. What do you do in your free time?

Johnny: I have an 8 year old little man, so anytime I get, I'm with him.

San Diego. What is that another impersonator that you've met that's your favorite?

Johnny: I've gotten to hang with a Justin Timberlake look alike and also Snoop and the funny thing is that when I'm when I'm hanging out with them a lot of people think that they're seeing famous people having lunch because they- because it could happen! It could happen, you know?

Kassidy: I have one more question from a student that also could not be here today. Her name is Renee, and she is wondering -she saw on your website that you do wedding receptions -and she's wondering how many have you done?

Johnny: Oh, oh a lot! A lot. I would say like- I would say like 40% maybe 40% are wedding receptions and a lot of the people who do the weddings -I have a rule this -this is how much I get booked- Don't reach out to me if you're waiting two years down the line. Because, because I have people who reach out to me who want to book me two years down the line. I'm like, I don't even know if I'm gonna be alive! So I think if it's within 6 to 8 months yeah. But... yeah. It's a lot. It's a lot.

Kassidy: Well, those are all the questions that we have for you!

Johnny: Those are really good questions. Those are really good questions, and I thank you for the questions!

Kassidy: Yeah, students all came up with their own questions themselves and then they organized the order of how they wanted to ask them. Sarah is just raising her hand real quick.

San Diego: what is your son's favorite Bruno Mars song?

Johnny: Oh, that's a good one. He likes, he likes Uptown Funk.

San Diego: Nice!

Johnny: He likes Uptown Funk. Yeah, I remember when I started doing this he was like 3 or 4 and his grandma dressed him up like he was in the Uptown Funk video. He had a little mic and he asked me to put on the music. I put on the music and he was performing. So, and even right now, he's eight years old now and he still likes to! The funny thing sometimes is when we're driving, he wants me to put it on and I always laugh like “I hear it all the time can we switch it to another song?” but - or sometimes I'll just sing it to him. Yeah, but he likes Uptown Funk

San Diego: My favorite Bruno Mars song is Grenade.

Johnny: Grenade? Ooh, that’s good. You know what when I first started singing I would always say- I would always I couldn't sing that I could sing that song because the song that- he sings it so high. Now I can sing it but no one requests it. You want to sing a little bit?

San Diego: Yes please

Johnny: Sings portion of song

cheering

Johnny: I’m glad I got to sing it cause I don’t sing it all. Nobody requests that song!

Heidi: If somebody wanted to hire you, What's the best place that they can reach out to you?

Johnny: My website brunomarsimpersonator.com

Heidi: I wanted to say thank you so much for coming we really appreciate it!

Johnny: No not a problem. Not a problem! Again, I honestly -I'm very thankful to be able to do this you know I wish that I could do more of these types of videos you know so one video can lead to like many more. Again, I thank you for that and if I could if I could leave you guys with something you don't mind? Alrigh,t so you know I do have a favorite song that I wish I could perform and sometimes I request if they want it but they never say they want it. I love this one so this is this is for you guys.

It was nice to meet you guys first of all. Every single one. Thanks for your questions and you guys have a friend in me now so you know I'm here, and here's a little song for you.

Sings a portion of Count on Me by Bruno Mars

Kassidy: Thank you so much!

Johnny: You’re welcome! I hope you guys have a good day.

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Happy Halloween and welcome back to Artbeat Radio!

We have a spooky episode for you today! Listen in as San Diego, ART Center, and MAP all work together to bring you all things spooky! We have a scary sound reel, a cover of Monster Mash, and some facts about bats! What are your favorite parts of Halloween? Let us know!

Thank you to Jack Medved, Julian Camerino, Claire Feth, Matthew Fotinos, Jonathan Garcia, Kaitlyn Johanson, Santiago Milanino, Stephanie Monis, Renee Morneau, Sarah Shaw, Brian Corder, Aaron Francis, Lisa Mellow, Sergio Leal, Ricky Parral, Nancy Terrey, and Eric Recillas

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Nancy: Welcome back to Artbeat Radio. Today, we celebrate

Group: Halloween!

Brian: Coming up is the song that we’ve been covering called ,The Monster Mash, and it’s a graveyard smash and its groooooovy!

Cover of The Monster Mash plays

Nancy: Next, we have a spooky sound reel by San Diego. Listen in as we hear Zombies and Ghosts. Hit it, San Diego!

growling and moaning heard with footsteps. A door creaks open. Chains are heard, followed by ghostly moans and zombie noises

Eric: Up next, we present a special guest named, Jack. This man knows a lot about bats and he’s going to tell us all about it. Take it away, Jack!

Jack: Boo! laughter Got you, didn’t I? I know that Halloween is coming soon, but there's a classic Halloween animal that’s probably one of the most misunderstood. Today, I’m going to tell you all about bats, but remember, don’t listen to the scary myths about them but before we can get started let me tell you something here. It’s our job- no, our duty to dispel the popular notion about them. How’s that going to help? Well, let's get started here.

Bats have good eyesight. There's never a bat that’s blind. Bats aren’t really scary. The reality is they're shy and gentle creatures. They're harmless! Bats do hang by their feet. How do they do that? Bats feet hook backwards. Their toe claws are hooked so they can hang upside down while they sleep!

All bats have an amazing technique called echolocation. Come on, say it with me! Echo...lo... cation! Well, let me show you how it works. When he makes a sound, like a high-pitched squeak, the sound bounces off an object and the sound comes back to the ear. To let them sense their surroundings it in fact they can detect objects as thin as a human hair in total darkness.

A little brown bat can eat over 600 mosquitos in an hour! Which makes it a less itchy place here. Goodbye bug spray, hello bats! Did you know that some bats fly South for the winter? and speaking of which- from Mexico all the way to South America- The Vampire Bat! The most misunderstood bad in the world. But don't worry, vampire bats don't get blood from people. buzzer sound It’s just not true. Vampire bats don't get blood from people at all. See, they prefer mammals and birds native to their environments.

Did you know there are about 1,100 different kinds of bats in the world! And they’re all so different! but the biggest ones are the great Indian Flying Fox and the Gold Crown Fruit bat.

It’s not how you look, it’s who you are. Bats are the good guys! They’re our friends.

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On this episode of Art Beat Radio, EPI student Greco will interview drama instructor Imani. Imani and her students are currently working on a movie based on Shel Silverstein's books "Where the Sidewalk Ends" and "A Light in the Attic," so we will hear Greco ask Imani questions about this process.

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Morgan: On this episode of Art Beat Radio, EPI student Greco will be asking drama instructor Imani some questions about a movie the EPI students are working on.

Greco (asking about the music choice in the movie/play): Imani, tell me about the music and play on the computer

Imani: So, some of the songs that I picked were like songs that either made me feel a certain type of way, or I knew off the top of my head that they would be good songs that went with the action in the movie. Um, some of them were my favorite songs. And then you'd also be very surprised with key words like happy, or something angry, or whatever what google or YouTube will bring up for you. So, I found this playlist of 79 instrumentals that everyone knows but no one knows the name of and then I went through all of them and there was a lot of songs on there that just made me laugh or like, provided some kind of reaction and when I started watching some of our edits back I thought that they would be good matches for our videos. So there's a lot of those that I picked.

Greco (asking about the Silverstein poems chosen for the movie/play): Imani, what do you like about the poem?

Imani: They were always poems that really resonated with me as a kid, and I thought they would be a good jumping off point with introducing our clients to acting stuff. So I, I felt like they were important because they resonate and they're written for children, but they also resonate with adults as well. They have a lot of different stories and meanings to them, and I thought that that could be a cool way to create a show.

Greco (asking about the poems that were chosen to be a part of the movie/play): How did we chose those poems?

Imani: We kind of just went one by one through each poem. I asked everyone: how did they feel about it; did it create a reaction for them; did it bore them; did it make them excited. And that's kind of how we did our selection process and ended up with 18 to 20 that we have. We wanted to make sure that we had a collection of ones that brighten people's spirits but also like, made people think as well. Which I really expressed was important to me that the students do because, you know, it's always great to have like a happy thing, or you know, sometimes a sad thing, but I also want to have things in there that make people think or that make people question like life and even the show. And so, we made sure to incorporate all of those things.

Greco (asking about Imani's experience with filming and how she taught her students about filming): How did you learn to film; how did you teach me and my peers?

Imani: Honestly I kinda just want to laugh and cry both at that question. Um, I'm an actress so like, I know what it's like to be on set and film movies; the only situation is I'm used to being in front of the camera and not behind it. So this whole process has been a learning experience for me and my students. We've both been kind of in the trenches together just like, figuring things out as we go, and they've had a chance to learn how to do things with the camera and so have I simultaneously. So, we're just, we're sticking it out together right now.

Greco (asking what was the most fun part of this whole process of creating the movie): What is the most fun for you?

Imani: I think watching my students like open up and getting to portray different characters. I know a lot of people were really nervous when they first started this process and didn't really trust me or trust how it was gonna go, and thought that it would be really hard. But everybody seems to be having a lot of fun as they go along, and they like getting the chance to play different people. And they've had a pretty fun reaction to seeing themselves on screen. So, I like being able to give them that.

Greco & Morgan: Thank you ladies and gentlemen from EPI!

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Today we hear CECA’s Star Club! Listen in as CECA shares about how to throw the best Halloween party! Many students participated in the creation of this podcast. Below are the following with media consent.

Andy, Mila, Maria D, Maria G, Johnny, Satchel, Michael, Harry, Jenny, Nanako, Jesus, Juliet, Kyuta, Drea, and PJ.

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ALL: Welcome to CECA’s Star Club.

Jenny: With ArtBeat Radio.

Halloween music intro starts with Jesus’ scary laugh.

Mollie: Based on that spooky soundtrack, can you guess what holiday is coming up on October 31st?

Jenny & PJ: It’s Halloween!

Mollie: It’s Halloween! Exactly.

Halloween piece composed by Drea on acoustic guitar, keyboard, and Soundtrap loops plays.

Mollie: Today, our experts will tell you how to throw the best Halloween party you’ve ever been to.

PJ: Now there’s a few things you’ll need.

Jenny & PJ: Venue, guest list, decorations, activities, food, DJ.

Jenny: Let’s get into it! Firstly, you need a venue with enough space to move around. For our example, we will be hypothetically throwing the best party ever right here at CECA.

Mollie: So, what are some good recommendations for a venue, DJ PJ?

PJ: Burgers and burritos.

Mollie: A venue? Not a menu, a venue! Laughs. Why you! So for a venue, do you think maybe a house?

PJ: Yes.

Mollie: A family member’s house?

PJ: Yes.

Mollie: A park?

Organ music begins played in a minor key.

PJ: Yes.

Mollie: A bowling alley?

PJ: No.

Mollie: Oh, okay, what about the beach?

PJ: No.

Mollie: Not the beach either?

PJ: No.

Mollie: Okay, so just a house or a park.

PJ: Yeah.

Mollie: Alright. You heard it here first, folks. A house or a park is the ideal venue.

Mollie: Now who to invite? HOW to invite them? Call your friends and family!

PJ: Send out invitations to all the programs: EPI, San Diego, Art Center, and Long Beach. Maybe send out secret invisible invitations!

Jenny: The place has to look FANTASTIC if you are inviting all your favorite people! We would suggest your Halloween party has…

Jenny: …Halloween lights,

PJ: …a spooky graveyard,

PJ: 5 spiders, spider webs,

Jenny & PJ: orange and black streamers,

Jenny: …2 eye balls,

PJ: 4 monsters, and a

Jenny & PJ: …fog machine.

Jenny: Every good party needs some action! That’s why at CECA, we would have a costume contest, pumpkin carving, dance party, a haunted house, and spooky movie showings!

Jenny & PJ: Try to guess these famous films by the popular song. We would watch films like…

Theme song sequence plays. Everyone at CECA played their part.

Jenny: The Addams Family

ALL:

Day-o, day-o,

daylight comes and I wanna go home.

Day-isa-day-isa-day-isa-day-isa-day-isa-day-o.

Daylight come and I wanna go home

Jenny: Beetlejuice

ALL:

When there’s something strange

in the neighborhood

Who you gonna call?

Ghostbusters!

If there’s something weird,

and it don’t look good.

Who you gonna call?

Ghostbusters?

Jenny: Ghostbusters

ALL:

I put a spell on you

And now you're mine

You can't stop the things I do

I ain't lying

It's been three hundred years

Right down to the day

Now the witch is back

And there's hell to pay

I put a spell on you

And now you're mine!

I put a spell on you

And now you're gone

Gone, gone, gone so long

My whammy fell on you

And it was strong

So strong, so strong, so strong!

Your wretched little lives

Have all been cursed

'Cause of all the witches working

I'm the worst

I put a spell on you

And now you're mine

I put a spell on you

And now you're mine

Jenny: Hocus Pocus

Jenny: It sounds like the place is decked out! Won’t people get hungry doing so much fun stuff?

Organ music plays in a minor key.

JQ: Oh yes!

PJ: We recommend serving…

Jenny: Eyeball cupcakes, chocolate dirt cups with gummy worms, spooky punch with Hawaiian punch, eyeballs, gummy worms, gummy brains, dry ice, and 5 gummy ghosts in a witch’s cauldron.

Mollie : Wow, that sounds like the deliciousness of that food would only be enhanced by creepy music! Be sure to secure a DJ to create the perfect frightening atmosphere. For our party, we would hire DJ PJ and DJ Michael.

Intro to CECA’s rendition of “Thriller” by Michael Jackson plays.

Jenny: This is our rendition of “Thriller” by Michael Jackson.

CECA’s rendition of “Thriller” by Michael Jackson continues to play.

ALL:

It's close to midnight

Something evil's lurking in the dark

Under the moonlight

You see a sight that almost stops your heart

You try to scream

But terror takes the sound before you make it

You start to freeze

As horror looks you right between the eyes

You're paralyzed

'Cause this is thriller, thriller night

And no one's gonna save you

From the beast about to strike

You know it's thriller, thriller night

You're fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller, ow

You hear the door slam

And realize there's nowhere left to run

You feel the cold hand

And wonder if you'll ever see the sun

You close your eyes

And hope that this is just imagination (Girl)

But all the while

You hear a creature creepin’ up behind

You're out of time

'Cause this is thriller, thriller night

And no one's gonna save you

From the beast about to strike

You know it's thriller, thriller night

You're fighting for your life inside a killer, thriller, ow

Halloween music with organ and sounds of dogs barking and cats purring plays.

Mollie: Now not everything has to be in theme with Halloween. Our resident DJs recommend any music that gets people up and dancing! They prefer rap music like…

PJ: Snoop Dogg, Tupac, Biggie, and Wiz Khalifa…

Mollie: and Latin music like…

PJ: Selena, Ricky Martin, and banda music. It is important to note the Cha Cha slide and Cupid shuffle are undeniable American classics.

Lines from “Cha Cha Slide” and “Cupid Shuffle” play on organ.

Organ music continues in a minor key.

Mollie: We would recommend non-scary foods like candy, cake, Tres leches, chicken fingers, French fries, tacos with mole, coke, pizza with pepperoni, and rice.

PJ: Oh, yes!

Mollie: Jenny do you know what you are going to dress up as for Halloween?

Jenny: A cow.

Mollie: Ooo! Excellent!

Mollie: And PJ what will you be for Halloween?

PJ: I wanna be, like… I was SpongeBob last year.

Mollie: And will you be SpongeBob again this year?

PJ: I need to go buy a new costume.

Mollie: And where are you going to buy a new costume?

PJ: Grocer—Ah! I was about to say grocery store.

Mollie: laughs Don’t buy your Halloween costume from a grocery store!

PJ: No!

Mollie: You’re going to be dressed as a potato sack!

PJ: Target is better to buy Halloween costumes.

Mollie: Right on. On that note, we hope you have a great Halloween! See you next time with CECA’s Star Club on

Jenny: ArtBeat Radio!

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today we have an original story by Brian Corder of ART Center. He wrote this story over the period of about two and a half weeks and had a total of three drafts. This story is about “kicking COVID’s butt!”. Below is a message from Brian.

“Thank you everyone for being there for me when I need you. Stay tuned because this episode will be spine tingling! It’ll keep you listening for more.”

From, B.C.

Special thanks to Sergio Leal, Eric Recillas, Ricky Parral, Nancy Terrey, Lisa Mellow, and Aaron Francis for music, lines, and sound effects for this episode!

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Nancy: Welcome to Artbeat Radio. Today we have Brian Corder who wrote a story. Welcome Brian! What are you going to do Brian?

Brian: Nancy, I'm going to read my story of me beating COVID’s behind.

Nancy: That’s good.

Aaron: What is your story about?

Brian: It's about COVID taking us hostage and I just- something in my mind snapped for four nights in a row and I just decided to write a story about COVID. Back in our lives for far too long.

Eric sigh Do you think COVID will ever end?

Brian: I like to think so. But you see, this is just a dream and you can dream about anything in the- one of those dreams.

Eric: And now, let's listen to Brian’s amazing story!

Xylophone and piano theme plays

Brian: The Monster Within by Brian Corder.

Once upon a time, in a land far far away, for three nights in a row, eleven weeks

ago, I had a dream that a monster that was named COVID wreaked havoc on everyone

he touched. By the end of 2019 into early 2020, he was just starting to emerge. door opening

The monster was flexing his muscles, meanwhile, our future hero, was watching

programs on tv tv static and something was afoot foot stomping. It was very scary- so scary that this future hero summoned three people to custom make a cape that was blue Kryptonite.

Nancy: “I need a custom cape made out of blue Kryptonite!

Brian: Three people came up with the perfect name for him. The name of

the hero was COVID-MAN! Applause with chanting The blue kryptonite made him all the more stronger. He doubled up his fist. When COVID-Man was at the right place in the galaxy, he drew up his fist and let his fury do the talking! fist noises it showed no mercy. And he said, "I'm just beginning to take you apart- piece by piece!”

Nancy: “Piece by piece!”

Brian: Be prepared to meet your maker!

Brian: “Be prepared to meet your maker!” evil laughter

Brian: You've kept a whole lot of people hostage for too long.

Sergio: “Too long!”

Brian: But COVID, you're going to die!

Brian: “But COVID, you're going to die!”

Brian: After the display died down and went away, many people were treated to a real old-fashioned type of fireworks display.

Yankee Doodle plays on the flute

Brian: Along with the tremendous explosion of the thunderous sounds of a pat on the back pats on the back COVID-Man's bravery was enhanced when this reporter asked a question, "Now, COVID-Man, what did it feel like to get rid of the hatred that this monster known to all of us as COVID wrecked upon the land?"

Brian: “It was terrific. Yeahhh!”

Brian: "Beautiful!" Said COVID-Man to the reporter.

Nancy: “Beautiful, son!”

Brian: After the show was over and done with, every one of the townspeople cheered and the thunderous round of applause which was made more brighter by everybody's fun, shiny, energetic feeling that all of the world would be alright no matter where you go.

Applause and cheering

Brian: The mom of the daughter was downstairs watching tv and a bulletin came on and there was this reporter interviewing COVID-Man about what he did and how the townspeople Felt about him- "Awesome!

Aaron: “Awesome!”

Brian: Fearless!

Nancy: “Fearless!”

Brian: And powerful!

Sergio: “Powerful!”

Brian: Were some of the terms that described the feelings in the battle between COVID-Man versus COVID. The girlfriend of COVID-Man called her mom to sit on the couch. The mom said, "Here is someone I think you should see. If you want, I can drive you down to the studio to meet him.”

Car ignition

Brian: “Oh COVID-Man. I bet you could protect me against anything," said the girlfriend

to him in the dream until it was finalized for COVID-Man to kill COVID.

Brian: “Finally, your time has run out!”

Brian: COVID-Man told the reporter that it was an honor to get rid of every town of this menace.

Nancy: “Get out, COVID!”

Brian: The president was even notified via email. typing noises Then he reached over to his computer. " COVID-Man saves the world" That was the story of the front page. pages turning

Nancy: “COVID-Man saves the world!”

Brian: The president told his staff to get air force one ready to go. Airplane taking off “We've got to present a medal to COVID-Man. He's a very useful weapon right now”

Drumming

Brian: They proceeded to take off to where COVID-Man was. The president presented COVID-Man his medal and said “it's for the bravery of becoming what you could do under very trying circumstances. I give YOU this medal for what you did." After the presentation was over, the president and the staff went back to the white house.

Aaron: “Come on. Let's go back”

Brian: "I think I tapped COVID-Man on the shoulder" said the reporter in a very high-pitched female voice. "Can I ask you a question?"

Nancy: “Can I ask you a question?”

Brian: Now COVID-Man was out of the wall and this reporter had a hat, suit, tie, and was holding a microphone in her hand. She sat the microphone down, took her hat, suit, and tie off and finally the interview was over.

Nancy: “Thank you, COVID-Man!”

Brian: "Thanks COVID-Man for the interview." It was finally revealed that the reporter was his

girlfriend and she revealed this to him and then they lived happily ever after!

Only Yesterday by the Carpenters

Nancy: Brian, I think you were marvelous at that story.

Brian: Well, thank you very much, Nancy!

Aaron: Brian, how’d you like that story?

Brian: My favorite part of the story was blue Kryptonite which makes COVID-Man stronger.

Nancy: Is there anything you wanna tell the audience?

Brian: Well, I think it ought to be said that I like the part in which the president told the staff to get Air Force one ready and that he was going to be a very special weapon against crime.

Well, I’d like to say thank you everyone for supporting me!

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Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! On this episode of ABR, MAP service users share a wide variety of talents, from reggaeton-inspired beats and some good old bluesy rock n’ roll that will get you movin’ and groovin’ to a quick run-down of animal fun facts sure to get you ready for your next trip to the zoo. This episode was a collaborative effort involving service users and staff from our MAP Program. Thanks for listening!

Cover Art: “Lion in Nature” by Milkias Tiku

Participants: Jack Medved, Lissana Tamayo, Lisa Radcliff, Coy Barker, and Milkias Tiku

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Music, stories, and more! You’re listening to Artbeat Radio, a program of Able ARTS Work.

Lissana:

Hello and Welcome to the Mobile Arts Program Podcast Episode.

My name is Lisa and I will be introducing our service user’s music today.

We will be hearing music from 3 service users today.

Up first, we will hear a song by King Coy-O

His song is called “Joyful Rhythm"

I hope you enjoy.

Song: “Joyful Rhythm" by Coy Barker

Lissana:

That was amazing!

Up next we have a song by Lisa R.

It is “Untitled”.

Song: “Untitled” by Lisa Radcliff

Lissana:

Last, we have an untitled song by Jack

Animal Fun Facts: Jack Medved

Jack:

It's me Jack Medved speaking here.

I have two podcasts for you now till five amazing facts here.

First up, Alligators.

Did you know that, like all crocodilians, alligators have throat flaps to the back of their throat?

It helps keep water from getting in, so that way they can

catch food underwater.

Big technique.

There are two kinds of alligators, the American and the Chinese.

Chinese alligators are endangered, but amazingly the American alligators made a great comeback thanks to conservation. American Alligators depend on us for their protection.

And did you know that Alligator was

mistakenly named after the Spanish word for Lizard "El Lagarto".

Pretty funny name to me. I like "alligator" better.

As you all know,

American alligators hang out alone or in a float, which is a group of crocodilians.

But of course, alligators love to bask in the sun here, and they need to warm up 'cause they're cold blooded.

It helps digest their food and turn important things to keep their bodies healthy.

It's the reptile way.

It's how they stay healthy.

I don't mind saying it, but I know lots of doing things my way to stay healthy.

[SONG]

YOU LIKE THE SEASIDE?

SWIMMING UP AND DOWN THE COASTLINE.

I GOT IT

MADE ME EVERGLADES.

FRESHWATER POND FEELS FINE.

WE BOTH NEED A NICE PLACE TO ROMP EVERYBODY'S GOT TO BUMP SHA BUMP.

THE SWAMP BOOGIE, LATER ALLIGATOR,

THE SWAMP BOOGIE, AFTER AWHILE CROCODILE

THE SWAMP BOOGIE THAT'S AN ALLIGATOR'S LIFE.

LIVING IN A RIVER HOME,

SHARE THIS SPACE.

IF YOU'RE DROPPING IN FOR A

NEIGHBORLY SWIM,

DON'T EXPECT A FRIENDLY FACE.

YOU MIGHT NOT LIKE THE WAY THEY PREACH IT.

DON'T TAKE A CHANCE, WE'D RATHER BITE CHA.

THE SWAMP BOOGIE CHOMP, CHOMP CHOMP.

THE SWAMP BOOGIE, BOMP SHA BOMP

THE SWAMP BOOGIE

THAT'S IN ALLIGATOR'S LIFE.

COME ON, BOMP SHA BOMP SHA BOMP, IT'S TOUGH AROUND HERE.

GRAB YOUR PARTNER.

SWAMP BOOGIE, SPINNING TO THE RIGHT

SWAMP BOOGIE.

THAT'S AN ALLIGATOR'S

SWAMP BOOGIE

SWAMP BOOGIE, THAT'S AN ALLIGATOR'S ... LIFE!

[END SONG]

Secondly, polar bears.

I have an amazing fact for you to tell about polar bears while they live in the Arctic, the lands of the North Pole,

Did you know that the word Arctic means land of the great bear?

And polar bears are the biggest bears in the world.

Standing 12 feet tall.

Makes them the largest land carnivores, even though they aren't apex predators.

Here's another thing,

polar bears have

rough pads and sharp claws here

They give 'em good grip on slippery ice or in a slippery patch of snow.

Gripping ice is what they do.

Also, while polar bears have a good sense of smell,

They could smell food 10 miles away, here.

They're marvelously good swimmers and class A when it comes to camouflage.

Polar bears are very good at covering their noses to make more completely hidden.

During in the winter, male polar bears patrol their homes.

But the females decide on hibernation.

That's when during December (they) are giving birth to cubs.

They come out here during spring here.

A five-month nap or eight month...

A five-month nap here is a big big snooze, but they're very good digging to make into their dens

here in the snow. In a snow den or cave,

it's where they sleep in.

Oh, there's one more.

Their arms are like so long they can reach speeds of 30 mph.

Know that you know those big 5 facts here,

This is Jack Medved, wrapping up today. To learn more about Jack in his animal friends,

Visit us at "Jack's Animal Fun Facts" on the Instagram or at Able Arts Work, as that's a keyword.

See you next time!

[SUNG] THE SWAMP BOOGIE!

GRAB YOUR PARTNER

THE SWAMP BOOGIE!

SPIN IT TO THE RIGHT

THE SWAMP BOOGIE!

THAT'S AN ALLIGATOR'S LIFE!

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In this episode, service users from the Music Literacy and Music Studio classes at Able ARTS Work San Diego invite listeners to hear about what their classes are like, what they are excited about learning, and what they have been working on!

Featuring: Jonathon Garcia, Stephanie Monis, Liam Porter, Claire Feth, Santiago Milanino, Sam Beyer, Matthew Fotinos, Sarah Shaw, Kaitlyn Johanson, Josh Andrews, Max Lecanu-Fayet

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Music, stories, and more! You’re listening to Artbeat Radio, a program of Able ARTS Work.

*Music plays

(Matthew) Alright! Do it!

(Jonathon) Hello everyone and welcome to Art Beat Radio.

(Stephanie) This week’s episode will be featuring students from the Music Literacy and Music Studio classes at Able Arts Work San Diego.

(Start background music)

(Liam) You may be asking yourself, ‘what is music literacy?’

(Liam) Basically, music literacy is how to read, write, and understand music.

(Claire) We start class with music appreciation.

(Santiago) We listen to a song carefully and explore the emotions it makes us feel.

(Liam) Doing music appreciation teaches us how to explore our emotions because songs can have more than one emotion.

(Jonathon) Mixing major and minor chords can give us a complex feeling like bittersweet.

(Stephanie) If you want to be literate in music, first you need to learn the musical alphabet. The musical alphabet has 7 letters.

(Sam) A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.

(Jonathon) Sometimes a note can be sharp.

(Claire) That means the note goes up.

(Stephanie) Sometimes a note can be flat.

(Santiago) That means the note goes down.

(Liam) You can take notes and put them together to make chords.

(Stephanie) Every basic chord is a triad – three notes played together.

(Stephanie) We have learned that in any key, you can make major chords, minor chords, and diminished chords.

(Santiago) Major chords can make us feel happy, calm, good, or bright.

(Claire) Minor chords can make us feel tense, dark, down, or sad.

(Jonathon) Diminished chords are even more tense than minor chords.

(Liam) After a few weeks, we used all of this knowledge to start writing our own song together.

(Stephanie) To come up with a chord progression, we started with the I chord, then experimented with other chord numbers until we came up with something that sounded good.

(Jonathon) For the verse, we wrote a chord progression that goes I to iii to vii to I.

(Liam) For the chorus we wrote a chord progression that goes V to vi to vii to ii. When the chorus repeats, we replace the ii chord with a IV chord.

(Stephanie) Next, we experimented using notes from the chord triads to write a melody. Once we had our chord progression and melody, we listened to it carefully to figure out how the music made us feel.

(Santiago) We chose one emotion to focus on with our lyrics.

(Liam) We chose to focus on heartbreak because we agreed that the music sounded bittersweet.

(Claire) Now we were ready to start writing the lyrics.

(Jonathon) We used a rhyming dictionary and a thesaurus to help us craft the lyrics.

(Santiago) To capture the bittersweet emotion of the music, we focused on the bitter in the verses, and on the sweet in the chorus.

(Stephanie) Once we had the lyrics, we started choosing the instruments we wanted for our backing track and writing those parts in Logic.

(Jonathon) Do you want to hear a preview of our song right now?

(Stephanie) Hi, my name is Stephanie J. Monis. My favorite artist is Taylor Swift because I love her music and she is a songwriter. What I want to learn in this class is I want to put my songs and projects together so I can have some finished songs.

(Sarah) Hi, my name is Sarah Shaw. My favorite recording is Demi Lovato. The thing I’m most excited about in Music Studio class is recording the song I wrote. The song I want to record from my song book is called “All Eyes On Me”.

(Kaitlyn) My name is Kaitlyn Johanson. My favorite song artists are Harry Styles “As It Was” and David Bowie “Star Man”. My favorite recording artists are Kelly Clarkson and Bentley Brown. I’m most excited to learn from studio class this semester recording my voice, reading, and singing.

(Claire Feth) My name is Claire Feth. My favorite recording artists is Celine Dion and Julie Andrews. I’m most excited to play my drums.

(Josh) (Singing and playing piano) Oh, check it out. Hug-a hug-a. Hug-a please, promise. Craig coming. Where’s coming coming? Say, Craig!

(Max) Hi, my name is Max Lecanu-Fayet. My favorite recording artists are Matchbox 20 and Enrique Iglesias. The thing I am most excited to learn about in Music Studio is how to make music using the computer.

Outro music by Artbeat Radio staff

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On this episode of ABR, the EPI students prepare for the end of summer by sharing their top 4 favorite Summer tunes. We'll share the title of each tune as well as an excerpt to give you a feel for each one. We highly recommend that you take the time to listen to each one after you finish this episode. This episode was a collaborative effort involving our students from our online classes, in-person classes, and staff. Thanks for listening!

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Today’s Art Beat Radio Episode is brought to you by your friends at CECA: PJ, Maria, Jesus, Ann, Andrea, Michael, Jenny, Johnny, Juliet, Kyuta and Norberta! We’re happy to present our Latin Music episode where we talk about three different types of Latin music: Banda, Salsa, and Samba! Three Latin genres that we love so much, we decided to take influence from all three to create a song of our own. We hope you enjoy it!

Transcript for CECA 9/7/22 ABR episode

Michael: Hi! Welcome to Art Beat Radio!

Jesus: This episode is brought to you by CECA!

Michael: Today, we’re talking about Latin music!

Andrea: Cool!

Jesus: Sharing our favorite songs, and sharing an original song.

Alexa: First up! We are talking about Banda Music. It’s originally from Mexico! Banda has trumpets, clarinet, horns, guitar, a sousaphone and percussion, and many

more. There’s also usually a singer. Banda groups are made up of a lot of musicians.

Jesus: Wow! That’s so cool!

PJ: Here’s one of our favorite Banda songs:
Los Tucanes de Tijuana
By La Chona https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULxcmMgsxf4

Jesus: Next up on our list, we’re talking about samba!

Alexa: Samba originated in Brasil.
It is the ballroom dance of Brasil.
Samba is the popular music played at carnival.

PJ: Here’s one of our favorite samba songs: It’s called “Magalenha” by Sergio Mendez https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijnujobdJ4c

Alexa: The next genre of Latin music is Salsa.
Salsa music is originally from Cuba! It became popular in the 1920s
Salsa music got its name because of how hot n’ spicy it is, just like the food.

PJ: Here is our favorite salsa song:

It’s called “La Vida Es Un Carnaval” by Celia Cruz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nBFWzpWXuM

Jesus: I really like the singing in this one.

Jenny: And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for, Here is the song that we’ve made, with elements from each genre.

Everyone: Enjoy! 02:38 Song plays

03:33 Song ends

Jenny: This awesome song was created by all of CECA. We had such an awesome time making it. Thanks so much for listening, we hope you enjoyed this episode.

Everyone: Bye byeeeeeee

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Episode Description:

In this episode, ART Center artists Brian Corder, Eric Recillas, Nancy Terry, and Aaron Francis present a recording of AAW artists reading the final lines of the Shakespearean play “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Artists Brian Corder, Tim Holmes, and Max Lecanu-Fayet take on the roles of Oberon, Titania, and Puck respectively in a dramatic reading of the final section of Act 5 Scene 1. Shakespeare is a new challenge for the artists at ART center and they are excited to share their progress with listeners. Keep an eye out for more Shakespeare content as artists at ART Center tackle “Taming of the Shrew”. Thank you for listening!

Transcription:

Nancy: Hello, welcome to Art Beat Radio. A-B-R-A-D-I-O, Art Beat Radio.

Brian: This year we have tackled a new challenge here at ART Center, Shakespeare.

Last semester, we focused on the play A Midsummer Night's Dream.

We got to know the characters, read the play, and created many adaptations.

Aaron: Today we want to share a recording of some of us leading the final lines of the play.

Nancy: You will hear Brian reading Oberon, Tim reading Titania, and Max reading Puck.

Brian: Keep an eye out for more Shakespeare content this semester as we explore a new play!

Aaron: We hope you enjoy!

All: Action!

Brian as Oberon:

Through the house give glimmering light.

By the dead and drowsy fire,

Every elf and fairy sprite

Hop as light as bird from brier,

And this ditty after me

Sing, and dance it trippingly.

Tim as Titania:

First rehearse your song by rote,

To each word a warbling note.

Hand in hand with fairy grace

Will we sing and bless this place.

Instructor:

[The Fairies sing and dance]

Brian as Oberon:

Now until the break of day,

Through this house each fairy stray.

To the best bride-bed will we,

Which by us shall blessèd be,

And the issue there create

Ever shall be fortunate.

So shall all the couples three

Ever true in loving be,

And the blots of nature's hand

Shall not in their issue stand.

Never mole, harelip, nor scar,

Nor mark prodigious such as are

Despisèd in nativity

Shall upon their children be.

[handing out vials of magic potion]

With this field-dew consecrate,

Every fairy takes his gait,

And each several chamber bless

Through this palace with sweet peace;

And the owner of it blessed

Ever shall in safety rest.

Trip away, make no stay,

Meet me all by break of day.

Instructor:

[Exit all but Robin (Puck)]

Max as Robin (Puck):

If we shadows have offended,

Think but this, and all is mended:

That you have but slumbered here,

While these visions did appear;

And this weak and idle theme,

No more yielding but a dream,

Gentles, do not reprehend.

If you pardon, we will mend.

And as I am an honest puck,

If we have unearned luck

Now to 'scape the serpent's tongue,

We will make amends ere long,

Else the puck a liar call.

So, good night unto you all.

Give me your hands if we be friends,

And Robin shall restore amends.

Instructor:

All right! Nice job everybody, we did it! We read the play!

All:

Wooo! Yay

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This week’s installment features the musical and poetic talents of Able Arts Work, San Diego’s Service Users in their Collaborative Episode Who I Am Inside, A Tale as Old as Time. The first piece Musical Poetry Collage was created in Music Therapy Community. The students explored components of songs that sooth them and bring a sense of comfort. Then, they each shared a favorite soothing song with their peers, processed verbally and selected two favorite lines that were synthesized into an original poem. Finally, the students created an original meditative backing track using loops in Logic and recorded instruments. If you listen carefully, you may hear familiar quotes from some of your favorite songs as well as Chinese instruments like a Dizi and Guzheng, electric and bass guitars, and an ocean disk. The second piece is an original poem written by Service User, Sarah Shaw titled, Inside Wins. Sarah is excited to share words that inspire others to see their full potential and embrace who they are inside. We hope you enjoy listening and find inspiration of your own!

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In this piece, EPI artist, Carlos Arredando, takes on his own musical interpretation of the different characters from the movie Encanto. Carlos watched the musical scene titled‘ The Family Madrigal” where the main character, Mirabel, introduces her family and their special ability. In this piece, Carlos carefully recorded and chose various melodies to reflect each of the characters. Each differing melody and instrument reflects a character in the movie and their own charm they brought. This piece is a combination of pre-recorded Garageband loops and improvisations played by Carlos.

Instruments:

Guitar

Piano

Electric Piano

Bass

Vocals

Xylophone

Synthesizer

Harp

Flute

Saxophone

Drums

Violin Ensemble

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Today with CECA’s Star Club, we are making enchiladas! Please enjoy the original Latin-inspired music and follow along with our audio instructions on Spotify or with the audio and video on YouTube. Many students at CECA were involved in the virtual making of the enchiladas and accompanying music with vocals featuring Jesus, DJ PJ, Maria, and Satchel. Enjoy this tasty episode.

0:00-0:26 Energetic original Latin music plays in the background

Voice: Uno, dos, tres, cuatro.

All: Welcome to CECA’s Star Club on Art Beat Radio!

Mollie: Today with CECA’s Star Club, we will be making enchiladas. So, follow along with the audio or video.

0:36-4:28 Enchilada recipe song

Jesus: Yeehaw.

Mollie: Have you made enchiladas, Maria?

Maria: No!

PJ: Preheat the oven to 395.

Jesus: Dice 5 tomatoes.

PJ: Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.

Mollie: Stir, stir, stir the tomatoes.

PJ: Add half a cup of diced onion.

PJ: A tablespoon of--

Jesus: Garlic.

PJ: Quarter cup of oil. A tablespoon of the following…

PJ & Jesus: Tomato paste, pepper--

Jesus: Cumin, paprika, oregano--

PJ, Maria, Jesus: Cayenne

PJ: A teaspoon of sugar, salt, and--

PJ & Maria: chili powder.

PJ: Mix mix in the spices.

PJ: Add a cup of --

Jesus: --agua and simmer--

PJ: --for 10 minutes

PJ: Cool and puree.

PJ and Jesus: One, two, three!

Mollie: Boil the following in 4 cups of water...

Satchel: Chicken, chicken--

Satchel, PJ, & Maria: Chicken!

Mollie: Half a cup onions, quarter cup cilantro, one tablespoon pepper, one tablespoon garlic, one teaspoon salt. Mix it. Bring to a boil, and place on the lid.

Jesus: Boil for 20 minutes.

Maria: Vocalizes

Mollie: Shred the cheese and chicken. Add a spoon of sauce to the chicken and mix. Add mozzarella cheese and red onions and cheddar cheese. Grab a tortilla, put the chicken in, then the cheese, and onions, roll. Add sauce to the tray, place the enchiladas in the tray. Make about 5 or 6.

Maria: Yes!

Mollie: Add sauce on top; sprinkle cheese on top; then bake at 392 degrees Fahrenheit--

Jesus: Hot hot hot!

Mollie: --for 15 minutes.

Jesus: Ha ha.

Mollie: Take out of the oven, then turn off the oven. Enjoy.

Anonymous: Vocalizes

Mollie: Tomato paste, and a bunch of different spices, but we need to add--

PJ: Tomato paste.

Mollie: What did you say?

PJ: It’s tomato paste.

Mollie: Oh, not tomato?

Pj: No, why you! Tomato.

Mollie: We hope you enjoyed our enchilada audio or video as you followed along making your own delicious enchilada. Please enjoy this next enchilada song as you eat your first bite of your enchilada

4:44-5:27 enchilada song plays

Satchel: Enchilada, yum.

Mollie: Thank you, and we’ll see you next time at CECA’s Star Club with ArtBeatRadio.

Click here to WATCH "An Enchilada Recipe" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8PwCXC6v_0

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ArtBeat Radio sits down with filmmakers from Art Center—Tran, Cristina, Brian, and Matthew—as they describe the process of creating their first animated film, Dingo’s Adventure. The artists go over their trials, tribulations, as well as tips and tricks on how to create a film from scratch, as well as how to be a voice actor.

Dialogue of the interview:

Hello everybody! Welcome to Artbeat Radio. We have a special episode for you today—for some of us students and staff from Art Center—we are coming together to show you what we did last semester from 2021 to 2022—working on a film for our animation class called Dingo’s Adventure.

So, I’d like to introduce some of the filmmakers, as well as our host for this podcast episode.
Let’s start with Cristina: “I’m Cristina”.
I’d also like to introduce Matthew: “I’m Matthew Compano!” Thank you, Matthew.
I’d also like to introduce Brian: “Hi, I’m Brian”.

Patty: And lastly, I’d like to introduce Daniela, who is our assistant program manager at Art Center. She will be asking the questions for this podcast episode, and acting as the host. So, hey Daniela, thanks for being here. And then lastly, I am Patty, I am the instructor for the animation class, and I will be helping us out with answering some of these questions. And I hope you enjoy this podcast episode—without further ado, here is Daniela to start off our questions.

Daniela: Hi everyone! Alright, I have some questions for you all, so question one: What is Dingo’s Adventure about?

Cristina: “Dingo’s Adventure is about a dog [who meets] two humans, they’re friends—Huck, and Josh, with the motorcycle, [and gets] injured, and the Dingo helps [them] to safety.

Yeah, so we’ll start from the top here—you’re doing a great job, Cristina. Dingo’s Adventure follows Dingo Starr…

Cristina: The wild dog meets two humans [and gets] injured [so] Dingo goes for help to safety.

Ok everyone—now who was the voice of each character?

Matthew: “I played Josh!” You played Josh, okay, Cristina, which character did you play?

Cristina: “Played Huck.” You played Huck. Alright, Brian, what about you?

Brian: “I played the singing doctors” Very cool. And what about you, Tran? Which character did you play in the film?

Tran: “Dingo Starr.” Dingo Starr—nice! You were the main character. Tran: “Yeah”

Alright, next question: How long did it take you all to make this film?

Cristina: “From January to May” Ok, from January to May? Cristina: “Yeah”

How did y’all come up with the character Dingo Starr? Yeah, so Matthew…

Matthew: “Inspired by dogs and The Beatles’ Ringo Starr, and Shining Times Station!”

Thanks Matthew. And can you describe what Shining Times Station is?

Matthew: “It’s a PBS Thomas and Friends T.V. series.” I think that sounds incredible.

I have another follow-up question for you, Matthew. Who decided to have Dingo Starr talk in the film?

Matthew: “Everyone!” It’s a collaboration, right? Matthew: “Yup.” How did y’all also come up with the doctor chracters?

Cristina: “We want The Beatles dressed as the doctors.”
Oh, so you were inspired by The Beatles?
Cristina: “Yes, inspired by The Beatles music.”

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Description: This episode features the Service Users of AAW San Diego in an original theatrical scene and musical scene titled; Super Summer Scene: Featuring Rap Battle. This was a team effort between Podcast Class, Art Class, and Music Therapy class through which the SU collaboratively wrote, rehearsed, and recorded an original scene and an original rap battle that is performed in character! Through this process, the SU explored themes such as team work, patience, seeing the good in others, never giving up, and owning who they are. We hope you enjoy listening and are inspired by their creation.

Cast List

Narrator: Jillian Anderson
Superman Daniel: Daniel Lee
Ice Woman: Stephanie Monis
Siren Sarah: Sarah Shaw
Speedy Boy: Liam Porter
Captain Claire: Claire Feth
Juan Marcos: SU does not consent to be named
Mr. Jaws: Max Lecanu-Fayet
WonderwomAnda: Amanda Terrones
Mighty Buck: SU does not consent to be named
Gazing Grace: Grace Szymanski
Racing Reid: Reid Moriarty
Nya: Kaitlyn Johanson
Black Rhino Erick: Erick Abney
Renee Russo: Renee Morneau
Jammin Josh: Joshua Andrews
Nikk: Nikki Pousti

Introduction:

Ladies and Gentlemen, we are the artists of Able Arts Work San Diego. Welcome to our first ever podcast created in person! We created a scene about a character named Mr. Jaws and some superheroes. Through this story, we wanted to demonstrate themes that are important to us such as finding the good in others, always being kind, never giving up, being patient, and owning who we are. Each of us has unique abilities in real life, that we showcased through our superhero characters. When someone is mean, they rise above it and inspire others through teamwork. We also wrote and recorded an original rap battle to develop our characters further! This was a team effort between Podcast Class, Art class, and Music Therapy Class.

Story: [Open to beach scene: Superhero friends gather around for birthday party]

Narrator: It was a sunny day in San Diego. The San Diego Superheroes gathered at Belmont Park to celebrate their friend Superman Daniel’s birthday. The group was very excited for their water balloon fight, dance parties, and karaoke. Gazing Grace and Siren Sarah were prepping the dance floor and putting up decorations

Siren Sarah: It’s going to be an awesome day!

Ice Woman: Yeah, I think so!

Narrator: then suddenly Speedy Boy heard ominous music

Speedy Boy: Oh no! It’s Mr. Jaws! I’ve heard he likes to throw water balloons at people.
Black Rhino Erick: That’s right, I was at a birthday party last week and Mr. Jaws stole water balloons and threw them at all the guests.
Captain Claire: Not today!
Juan Marcos: Be!
WonderwomAnda: Patient, we’ll work together to save the party
Narrator: A great white shark rose from the ocean and walked toward the group on the beach. The shark bellowed:
Mr. Jaws: You Super San Diegans think you can have a birthday party and not invite me?!? We’ll see about that.
Narrator: The party scattered, but the San Diego Superheroes stood together and faced him. Wonderwomanda moved forward to confront the shark
WonderwomAmanda: We’re just trying to celebrate Super Man Daniel, what do you want from us?
Mr. Jaws: If you are all as super as you say you are I have a 3-part challenge for you. First, we have to go to Belmont Park. And there you have to beat me at air hockey and Fast and Furious racing. If you make it past that, you have to face me on stage for a rap battle, where I will destroy you and your water balloons.
Narrator: The superheroes turned towards each other to make a plan. Renee Russo created an electric smoothie machine with her magic wand and offered it to the group.
Renee Russo: Everyone, let’s drink this! It will engage your super powers and help us defeat Mr. Jaws
Mighty Buck: Great Idea!

*Rap Battle begins at 10:55

(For the FULL Transcription email kking@ableartswork.org)

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A Musical Trip To Disneyland Description

EPI takes you on a journey from the perspective of fictional character, Daniel, who is embarking on his first adventure to Disneyland with his mother. Tag along on this journey as Daniel explores all the different rides and shows that Disneyland has to offer. His trip is full of adventure, risk and fun all while at the happiest place on earth. All plot lines, music and production were created by the service users here at EPI. Enjoy!

Narration: Jessica Dawson

Vocalists: Elizabeth Correa, Emilio Lopez and Byron Stevens

Instrumentalists: Greco Ancona, Carlos Arredando, Jessica Dawson Jhosseline Ghonzalez, Steven Hart, Daniel Jacobs, Emilio Lopez, Adam Murida, and Emilio Zuniga

Authors: Greco Ancona, Carlos Arredando, Rudy Austin, Jessica Dawson, Jermaine Freeman, Jhosseline Ghonzalez, Joyce Go, Steven Hart, Fernanda Hernandez, Myla Irving, Daniel Jacobs, Rita Komsky, Eduardo Lugardo, Emilio Lopez, Roberto Lugardo, Adam Murida, John Nonnette, Jamond Pearson, Griselda Ramos, Connie Rotino, Jessica Woods, Brian Yoo and Emilio Zuniga

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For CECA’s Star Club’s July addition of ArtBeatRadio, we wanted to celebrate the Fourth of July with what we consider to be patriotic songs. We recorded our voices and our instruments, rewrote lyrics, and discussed and altered the creative direction of various songs. We hope this episode makes you feel at home and ready to P-A-R-T-Y.

Your hosts and producers,

Jenny, Jesus, PJ, Kyuta, Michael, Maria, Drea, and the CECA group

Transcription:
ALL: Welcome to CECA’s Star Club.

JENNY: On ArtBeatRadio.

JESUS & PJ: You are listening to CECA’s American Birthday Episode.

MICHAEL: We hope you had a nice 4th of July.

MOLLIE: We do hope you had a nice 4th of July filled with good food--

JESUS: I ate some Chicken tacos and S-O-D-A, mmmmmmm.

MOLLIE: And maybe fireworks.

KYUTA: Wow fireworks!

JENNY: We wrote some fun songs for America that we’re excited to share with everyone!

MOLLIE: Our first song is an acappella Version of the

MICHAEL: Star Spangled Banner!

MOLLIE: We hope you enjoy!

KYUTA: Enjoy!

STAR SPANGLED BANNER PLAYS

JESUS: Wow! Fun!

PJ: Up next is our version of “America” by Simon and Garfunkel

AMERICA PLAYSAH: Fine.

MOLLIE: That was fine! Up next, we have Surfin’ USA by the Beach Boys!

SURFIN’ USA PLAYSPJ: Fun in the sun! Our last song for you guys is our rendition of “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks

FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES PLAYSMICHAEL: I love that song.

MARIA: Wow!

JENNY: Thank you all for listening! We hope you enjoyed our songs. Until next time!

PJ & JESUS: Goodbye!

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*Hello All and welcome to another Art Beat Radio episode, a continuation of LAST WEEK's episode: Culture food: Chinese edition. In this week's episode our hosts Brian, Eric, Aaron, Alexa, and Katie will discuss Chinese food with a special guest, Chef Danny Bowien, Owner of Mission Chinese restaurant. We chat with Chef Danny about his culinary experience, while learning all about Chinese food and culture!

Transcription: Aaron: Hello everybody my name is Aaron! Welcome back to the program, the friendliest place on Earth!
Brian: Hello ladies and germs, this latest episode we’re going to be interviewing a chef! His name is Danny Bowien. All the way from the big apple, so we can take a bite out of this topic!!
Randi: Hey Brian, did you know that Chinese food is one of the healthiest cuisines in the world?!
Brian: No I didn’t, but did you know, that China is the homeland of tea!?
Randi*: Wow! Also, China uses 45 billion pairs of chopsticks a year!

Nancy: I didn’t know that!!!
Brian: Well, hello ladies and gentlemen, this is Brian Corner and it’s time to interview our guest chef, Danny Bowien. We hope you enjoy it! Take it away Danny!
Alexa: Hey Chef Danny! We’re so happy to have you on our podcast! Thank you for being here! We’re excited to get to know you and ask you some questions.
Brian: Chef Danny, do you cook all kinds of vegetables and what are your favorites?
Aaron: What got you hooked on cooking?
Eric: What certain foods are eaten on the Chinese New Year among other traditions?
Aaron: Is Chinese food your favorite cuisine?
Brian: Where did you grow up, and what did you grow up eating?
Alexa: Your ethnicity is Korean right? What made you fall in love with Chinese food and was there a specific moment?
Eric: What do you love most about being a chef?
Brian: If there was one thing you wanted people to know about Chinese cuisine, what would it be?
Aaron: What are your favorite toppings on a pizza?
Alexa: You have a few restaurants, you just put out a cook book, so what’s next for you?
Eric: What is Sichuan, and how is it used in Chinese food?
Brian: Have you visited any other States, if so, which ones are your favorites?
Katie: What’s the hardest part about being a chef?
Aaron: Do you have to go to school to be a chef?
Alexa asking for Sergio: What is your favorite dish to make?
Brian: Do you have any advice to give us about cooking?
Eric: Do you know how to cook orange chicken and other Chinese-American foods?
Alexa: Wow, Danny, thank you so so much for answering all our questions. Maybe next time, you can come to Long Beach, and cook us some food!
Everyone: Yum!!!!!!
Everyone Thanks Danny, End of interview.

Jamie: Wow, what a stimulating interview!
Nancy: I learned so much from Danny. Thank you guys so much for listening to this episode.
Randi: But before we go, we just want to say
Everyone: BYEEEEEEE!!

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*Hello All and welcome to Another Art Beat Radio episode. In this week’s episode: Culture food: Chinese edition, Brian, Eric, Aaron, Alexa, and Katie discuss Chinese food with a special guest, Chef Danny Bowien, Owner of Mission Chinese restaurant. We chat with Chef Danny about his culinary experience, while learning all about Chinese food and culture!

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Hello and welcome back to ArtBeat radio! This week’s installment features lots of refreshing insight and fun facts about animals with AAW MAP Program student Jack Medved. Jack shares a detailed interview about his favorite places to go and animals to see, as well as an in-depth informative segment on the nature of sloths. We hope you enjoy listening!

Jack: Roll the questions!

Savannah: Why do you like educating people on animals?

Jack: I am glad you asked! Not only have I learned about the animals and the habitats themselves, but I have also learned about the experts that know all about animals including the world’s best ones: The Kraft Brothers. Also, what I am going to say is now that I have learned through books and online, educating others is very important because animals are very special and so amazing. We have to let others know and to share our knowledge to protect them. Also, another reason bioinspiration which means inspiration from biodiversity. Scientists get ideas from how nature does things. In my animal stories I share important lessons and share what their stories are really all about. You could say I am a genius.

Savannah: Jack, how long have you been teaching people about animals?

Jack: That isn’t even a question you have to ask! The thing is, I have always been teaching people about animals because that’s what makes me, me.

omitting part about place of residence

Jack: You could say that I am really great at drawing animals and taking photos as well. My mom has an Instagram here as well. But, there is also one thing here- not only am I good at those things, but taking advice is important as well. After all, all animals are special. Another thing is, it is not always easy to make animals understand us because we can’t speak their languages or use their powers of course. Not only can you learn very good things here, but you could say I always go about discovering stuff. Adventurous, brave, and curious, that’s me!

Savannah: Jack, do you have a favorite place where you like to learn about animals, such as the San Diego Zoo?

Jack: I know a lot of places. I go to the San Diego Zoo a lot and SeaWorld among other places. But, everyone has to be educated when it comes to taking care of animals and protecting their habitats. Now do you understand? I am frequently right and true. But, it’s because I like to take action because it is the only way to know if your heart is in the right place. Instincts and being gifted- talk about a blessing!

Savannah: Do you have any hopes or dreams for the future that you would like to share?

Jack: Hopes or dreams? A lot! When it comes to adventures or things to add to my collections or my drawings. But also, it’s like the song “When You Wish Upon A Star”. That always reminds me of things. I do have a good memory. You could say I am pretty smart and all. I am protective and caring. Of course, when it comes to knowledge and it comes to me, I can do anything because I always believe in myself.

Savannah: Is there anyone who you would like to thank?

Jack: Well, my friend that’s a funny thing! You see, I am kind of beautiful in my own way. I can come up with ways to do certain things when it comes to answers for that. I thank my self instincts and my heart. I think I have good friends here. This taught me that even the most difficult of us has a fighting chance! When it comes to taking care of the world and protecting it, that shows how special Jack is! Now that you have got all of the questions out, that makes for a happy ending!

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Hello and welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! In this week’s episode, the Service Users of AAW San Diego share their experiences starting back in-person full time through a collaborative peer interview, and an original parody of the song Feel This Moment, by Pitbull and Christina Aguilera titled, Finally Being in Person. The Service Users have been working long and hard and we hope you enjoy listening!

Stephanie: Hello everyone, it’s really exciting to be starting back up again!

Jillian: It’s been really tough being on zoom, but now that we’re in person it’s easier to work on things.

Reid: I’m so happy to be back in person, we’re here to tell you about getting back together in person.

Renee: Yeah, and we’re here to tell you about it by creating a song parody and interviewing each other about our experience.

Liam: Let’s start with the interview! Here we go!

Reid: How does it feel to be back in person?

Stephanie: Exciting! No more Zoom!!

Reid: How about you Claire? Hey, how does it feel to be back in person?

Claire: Happy

Santi: Good, good and happy

Sarah: Exciting, I get to meet and talk to new friends!

Renee: Hmmm, really awesome and amazing. I mean, I love meeting amazing people and staff.

Jillian: It’s really exciting because we get to work on a lot of things with each other.

Stephanie: What is the most exciting part about being back in person?

Sarah: Getting out of the house every day and doing cool things

Liam: I’m excited to do acting.

Reid: I like to draw anything I want, have lunch, take lots of breaks, and get caliente for lunch
Jillian: Being able to do a lot of stuff that I couldn’t do on zoom

Stephanie: Ooh yeah

Claire: The Music

Santi: I like the dancing

Stephanie: Dancing!

Renee: I really like the recording room, having the chance to record my own songs. Taking breaks all the time and getting to hang out with you guys during lunch.

Reid: I think I like to draw, that’s my most exciting part about being in person is drawing.

Renee: I don’t draw that much, but I like to sing.

Max: We get to meet each other face to face and not just on a computer

Renee: What’s challenging about being in person?

Jillian: Waking up extra early Daniel: Being next to a lot of people. Claire: Being here all day can be tiring. Santi: Having a new schedule. Juan Marcos: Having good behavior all the time. Reid: Yeah, I think we’ve been on zoom for a while, but what is challenging is being here in person. Mom dropped me off and I met all new friends. Jillian: Yeah, that can be overwhelming. Juan Marcos: How can we be patient in transitioning back to in person?
Stephanie: No talking while others are talking, you have to raise your hand. Jillian: Have a fidget toy?
Stephanie: Yeah, and don’t keep asking when it’s time to do something, be patient.
Jillian: Yeah because people can get angry and frustrated
Renee: I am usually polite, honest, and respectful to others. When someone is talking, you can’t interrupt them, like when they’re on the phone and texting
Max: Take more precautions like wearing masks when we can
Daniel: What can we do now that we couldn’t do on zoom?
Stephanie: Move together
Renee: My laptop is at my house, not here at the center
Jillian: We can now sit together, we can have conversations, we can use instruments, we can do a lot more than chatting on the zoom chat
Santi: Paint
Claire: We can color together
Jillian: we can also sit in the same room
Juan Marcos: I don’t know, I can draw on real paper.
Max: We can meet in person and do stuff not on a computer, like drawing, pitch ideas, and create stuff, work in spaces
Santi: What are you excited to make
Sarah: I am excited to record things, music videos, and make art together
Daniel: I’m excited to make the arts and crafts

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Hello and welcome back to ArtBeat radio! This week’s installment features a variety of music and fun discussions with “CECA’s Star Club,” from AAW CECA Center. The first piece is a parody of Thank You for the Music by ABBA, titled, Welcome to Our Podcast. Then the Service Users discuss sports (specifically history of the Dodgers), relationship advice, and finally share some fresh tunes including a cover of Ain’t No Sunshine by Bill Withers, and a parody of My Girl titled, Parachute.

Welcome to Our Podcast Lyrics:

I'M NOTHING SPECIAL EXCEPT I ATTEND CECA

UPON JUNE 6TH, IN MUSIC AND ART I WILL SEE YA

I HAVE A PROJECT, A WONDERFUL THING, 'CAUS

EV'RYONE TUNES IN WHEN I START TO SPEAK

I'M SO GRATEFUL AND PROUD

ALL I WANT IS TO SAY IT OUT LOUD

SO I SAY WELCOME TO OUR PODCAST, WITH CECA’S STAR CLUB

MUSIC, ART, A JOYOUS NIGHT CLUB

WHO CAN LIVE WITHOUT IT?

I ASK IN ALL HONESTY, WHAT WOULD LIFE BE

WITHOUT LOVE ADVICE, SPORTS, MUSIC WE GUARANTEE

ON CECA’S STAR CLUB’S HEHE PODCAST; WHERE YOU’RE WELCOME TO BE

Verbal Introduction

ALL: Welcome to CECA’S STAR CLUB. With our hosts:

MiH: Michael.

MM: Relationship Expert.

MG: Maria.

MM: Love Consultant.

JQ: Jesus.

MM: Dodgers Expert.

JQ: Dodgers!

LW: DJ PJ, Remix Master.

MM: Today, with CECA’S STAR CLUB, Jesus discusses SPORTS. Specifically-- the history of baseball and the Dodgers. Michael and Maria cover relationship advice, and we’ll finish off with DJ PJ showing us some fresh CECA tunes.

DJ PJ: Let’s start off with some sports.

JQ: Ahem… Uh…Baseball! Dodgers!

MM: Alright, Jesus, is it true baseball evolved from an older bat-and-ball game from England in the mid-18th century?

JQ:

JQ: Ball?

MM: Yes, and the ball was originally made by cobblers from the rubber remnants of old shoes—wrapped with yarn and leather.

MM: So, your favorite team is the Dodgers?

JQ: Oh yeah.

MM: Oh yeah, why?

JQ: L.A.

MM: Oh, because you’re from L.A.?

JQ: Uh-huh.

MM: Do you know when and where the Dodgers were founded?

JQ: Help.

MM: I think 1883.

JQ: Oh no, man.

MM: In Brooklyn.

JQ: Wow, why?

MM: Why? I don’t know. Do you know where Brooklyn is?

JQ: No.

MM: Is it in New York?

JQ: Oh yeah.

MM: Yeah—Can you say “New York”?

JQ: New York.

MM: And who’s your favorite player for the Dodgers?

JQ: Uh…

MM: Tyler Anderson?

JQ: Oh, oh, yes! Tyler Anderson.

MM: Yeah, is he your favorite?

JQ: Yes. 3-5. C-O-D-Y B-E-L-L-I-N-G-E-R.

MM: Cody Bellinger?

LW: Hello I’m DJ PJ, and you’re listening to ArtBeatRadio.

MM: The CECA’s Star Club would like to present DJ PJ’s Remixes—Presenting two classics with a CECA twist.

LW: Our first song—"Ain’t No Sunshine” was recorded over Zoom featuring 2 artists’ voices. The group was fully engaged in the production and creative process.

Ain’t No Sunshine Lyrics:

AIN'T NO SUNSHINE WHEN SHE'S GONE
IT'S NOT WARM WHEN SHE'S AWAY
AIN'T NO SUNSHINE WHEN SHE'S GONE
AND SHE'S ALWAYS GONE TOO LONG
ANYTIME SHE'S GOES AWAY

WONDER THIS TIME WHERE SHE'S GONE
WONDER IF SHE'S GONE TO STAY
AIN'T NO SUNSHINE WHEN SHE'S GONE
AND THIS HOUSE JUST AIN'T NO HOME
ANYTIME SHE GOES AWAY

I KNOW, I KNOW, I KNOW, IT’S OKAY

HEY I OUGHTA LEAVE YOUNG THING ALONE
BUT AIN'T NO SUNSHINE WHEN SHE'S GONE

AIN'T NO SUNSHINE WHEN SHE'S GONE
ONLY DARKNESS EVERY DAY
AIN'T NO SUNSHINE WHEN SHE'S GONE
AND THIS HOUSE JUST AIN'T NO HOME
ANYTIME SHE GOES AWAY

LW: Next up is a rewrite of the classic song, “My Girl”—renamed “Parachute”.

Parachute Lyrics:

BIG ROUND LANTERNS FLOATING ROUND MY HEAD

WHEN IT’S WINDY OUTSIDE I GOT A PARACHUTE

SOARIN’ FLYIN’, TUMBLIN’ THROUGH THE AIR I’M TRYIN’

PARA-, PARACHUTE DAYDREAM, PARACHUTE

I’VE GOT SUCH SWEET TREATS THE DOGS ENVY ME

I’VE GOT A SWEETER SONG THAN THE BUGS IN THE TREES

I’M FREE FALLIN’; LOOK AT ME I’M BALLIN’

PARA-, PARACHUTE DAYDREAM, PARACHUTE

Closing

LW: Thank you for listening to CECA’s Star Club’s edition of ArtBeatRadio! Tune in again soon!

JQ: Adios!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!

Max: Hello and welcome back to ArtBeat radio! This week, we will be sharing a short scene called, The Glowing Battle Sword from the Sea, from a series called, Beach Front Stories, created by students in playwriting class at ART Center. We worked together to brainstorm, rehearse, and record these scenes and we hope you enjoy them!

SCENE 4: THE GLOWING BATTLE SWORD FOUND IN THE SEA

Lights up on four people dressed as Illumination minions from Despicable Me. There are mirrors strategically positioned around the stage to create the effect of more Minions. Other set/prop design elements may be added for the effect. There are ocean sounds in the background and stage hands flapping fabric to emulate waves. The four minions, MINION 1, MINION 2, MINION 3, and MINION 4 stand in front of the waves looking out towards the audience presumably at the rest of the ocean. The four minions begin to communicate in minioneze, making gibberish sounds that start with "B" such as "Bababababoh". The minions communicate through these sounds emphasized with gestures and facial expressions. They are obviously excited. Throughout the "conversation" the minions are pointing into the audience, presumably referencing the ocean.

ED enters the stage running. He stops when he sees the minions on the other side of the stage.

ED: (Breathing heavy, not in character) I am so sorry, I thought I missed the scene. (Slowly looks at the audience.) Alright, time to get in character. (The actor playing ED shakes their body around and makes some vocal warm-up noises. When they are finished, they are in character for the rest of the scene.) Come over here guys! (ED gestures off-stage.)

EDDY and EDD enter, also running.

EDDY: Did ya find the sword?

ED: No not yet, sorry. (points to minions)

But I found... minions.

EDD: Can you imagine how many quarters we could sell that sword for?

EDDY: I know! I can't wait to use those quarters from this sword to buy a new sword.

EDD: Don't you think someone else will try to get it before us?

ED: Yeah... I think that is why they are here. (ED points at the minions who are still discussing in minioneze.)

EDDY: (yelling) Come over here minions, BaaBaaBooLoo!

The four minion slowly walk towards ED, EDD, and EDDY until the two groups face each other.

Beat it! We're the ones that are going to get that sword!
MINION 1: We need that sword so we can keep it safe!

EDD: WOAH, WOAH, WOAH, wait a minute! I thought I was supposed get the sword. It is so awesome and I don't have one.

MINION 2: That is not a good reason.

ED: Why is it not a good reason?!? He really wants the sword.

MINION 3: We need that sword to defeat Vector! He's committing crimes with direction and magnitude.

EDDY: You heard 'em boys! We are going to need that sword if we ever want deflection and attitude.

The Minions scoff and roll their eyes at EDDY's misunderstanding.

MINION 4: Hey look! You heard us first. WE NEED THE SWORD.

EDDY: Well if you want the sword you're going to have to pry it from my cold, dead hands.

INION 3: Good luck with that! (laughs) While we were arguing we already sent a scuba team down to get the sword.

EDDY: What, really??? That ain't fair!

MINION 1: Life isn't fair... deal with it.

All four minions jump into the "water". Stagehands move the fabric to cover the minions so the audience only sees their hands if they reach up.

ED, EDD, and EDDY jump in after them. We see hands reaching out of the water and fighting with one another, indicating a struggle for the sword.

Hardcore, melodramatic action music plays loudly during the sequence.

EDD emerges from the water. He whimpers and runs out of the water. EDD exits.

EDDY emerges holding a plastic sword.

EDDY: I got it! I got it!
(MINION 1 pops up from the water.)

MINION 1: I don't think so.

(MINION 1 pops back into the water)

MINION 2: (Emerges holding a piece of driftwood giggling.) Hahahahhaha...... oh....

(MINION 2 goes back into the water)

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Introduction: Hello everyone, and welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! This EPI from the Able Arts! Here we have some original parodies and some original music that we have been working on for the past couple of weeks. We hope you enjoy it and have a great rest of your day.

Rudy’s Loops Introduction

In this piece called, “Rudy’s Loops,” created by Rudy Austin, it’s a collection on pre-recorded loops from the software Garage Band, that was put together in the specific order, and put in a specific tempo that Rudy felt best. It’s a collection of many different melodies, and showcases a lot of different instruments and sounds that Rudy enjoyed on Garage Band. We hope that you enjoy this piece as much as we enjoyed creating it.

Don’t Worry

This piece is a parody based of the song Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin. All of the music parody lab class here at EPI chose this song specifically and they brainstormed a couple of ideas that they wanted to have it be about and ultimately, they decided they wanted it to be about friendship and traveling. In this song you’ll hear references about Austin Texas and spending time with friends, and overall it was a super fun experience to create lyrics and melodies that talk about the importance of friendship and also the fun times you can have by traveling. We hope you enjoy it!

Instruments

Shakers: Daniel Jacobs, Myla Irving,

Piano: Rita Komsky, Emilio Lopez

Vocals: Greco Ancona, Elizabeth Correa, Jamond Pearson, Griselda Ramos, Jessica Dawson

Tambourine: John Nonnette

Guitar: Jermaine Freeman

Drums: Rudy Austin, Elizabeth Correa

Lyrics

Verse 1

We'll dedicate this song I wrote
It might want to make you fly to Austin
Don't worry, be joyful
In every life we have family

We can see them around the world
Don't worry, be joyful
Travel and Love

Chorus

Do, do, do...

Verse 2

Ain't got no place to stay

But you can always stay with me
Don't worry, be joyful
We can explore lots of things
Maybe try the best foods and sing
Don't worry, be joyful

Chorus

Do, do, do...

Verse 3
Ain't got no worry, ain't got no care
Ain't got no way to make you frown
Don't worry, be joyful
Have some fun in the city
Austin makes me smile every bit
So don't worry, be joyful

Chorus

Do, do, do...

I Love The Piano

“I Love the Piano” is an original parody created by the Music Parody Lab class here at EPI and is based off the song You’ve Got a Friend in Me by Randy Newman. Basically, in this song, the class decided to write about the piano, their love for the piano, the different things you can do on the piano, and just overall, the great qualities that this instrument has. They had so much fun creating it, and we hope you enjoy it as well.

Instruments

Piano/Electric Piano: Greco Ancona, Rita Komsky, Emilio Lopez, Jessica Dawson

Drums: Carlos Arredondo, Daniel Jacobs

Vocals: Jamond Pearson, Griselda Ramos, Jessica Dawson

Shakers: Jessica Woods, Adam Murieda

Guitar: Jermaine

Garageband Loops: bass, electric guitar and drums

Lyrics

Verse 1

There’s nothing better

Than the keys right here

When I’m sad I’ll just play along

Til I feel the joy deep inside my soul

I’ll change the rhythm and the tempo

I love the piano

Verse 2

There’s so many keys

Exactly 88

The piano is so beautiful

It never disappoints

I’ll change the rhythm and the tempo

I love the piano

Bridge

It’s the most beautiful sound

Playing around the room

There’s nothing better than playing with you my friend

It’s me and you forever

Verse 3

So I’ll play along

While you sit by me

It will be the best time you’ll see

I love the piano

Closing

Thank you so much for listening to our episode here at EPI Center, and we hope you enjoyed the musical pieces that we created just as much as we had fun creating them. We hope you have a great rest of your day and we’ll see you here again soon!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat radio! This week’s installment features the song-writing, artistic direction, and production talents of AAW ART Center student Eric Rejillas. The first piece is a parody of Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin, titled My Bathtub, and the second is a parody of I’m Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves titled, Chicken Katsu. Both songs were created in 1:1 Music Therapy sessions facilitated by Kassidy King, MT-BC. We hope you enjoy!

Introduction

Eric: Hello and welcome back to ArtBeat Radio. My name is Eric and I am excited to share a few songs with you that I wrote and produced myself.

This first is a parody of "Don't Worry be Happy" by Bobby McFerrin, the greatest acapella star ever. It is a comical song, that portrays the journey of one of my favorite things, taking a bath. It is called "My Bathtub". Lyrics and musical production by yours truly, along with vocals from my previous music therapist Kassidy.

This next song is inspired by the song "I'm Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves". I, yours truly rewrote the lyrics of this song to reflect my love for the taste of Korean chicken Katsu. This is another parody which I wrote all the lyrics for and chose production. The vocals are by my music therapist Kassidy.

And now, sit back, relax, get in the bathtub if you must, and enjoy "My Bathtub" and "I love Chicken Katsu," written by yours truly and sung by Kassidy. Hit it!

"My Bathtub" Lyrics: (Written, Directed, Produced by Eric Recillas, sung by Kassidy King, MT-BC)

There’s a place inside my house I like to call my happy place

My bathtub

In the tub I just relax as Maurice Paroles plays

I love it

My bathtub

Gurgling water “oooooo”

Somehow the water gets too hot when I get my feet inside

My bathtub

I frantically make my way out and lose my balance once inside

I’m burning

I’m burning (shouted)

Ow ow ow ow ow

I was scared but now I’m glad now the water is nice and warm

I love it

I lay back and just relax as the Cuban congas play

My bathtub

Ooooh, ooh, oooh, oooh

"I Love Chicken Katsu" Lyrics: (Written, Directed, and Produced by Eric Recillas, sang by Kassidy King, MT-BC)

I know of a dish that is breaded with panko and rice

I like panko bread crumbs a lot with sriracha on top

This dish can be found in two countries: Japan and Hawaii

And personally, I adore it and crave it right now

I love chicken katsu crunch crunch

Especially with rice

Verse 2:

From my restaurant Niko Niko I order delivery

And I’ll gladly share with my best fri---

Spoken: "Wait I don’t know what a chicken katsu is! Well might as well taste it."

crunching sounds

Spoken: "I LOVE CHICKEN KATSU"

I love chicken katsu

especially with rice

Spoken: “now I’m craving spam musubi”

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! This week’s installment features the collaborative efforts of students at AAW ART Center and San Diego Center in their unique musical and theatrical stories about the beach. The first piece A Day at the Beach Feeling Fine and Sandy, features a musical story about a class field trip to La Jolla; written, recorded and produced by Service Users in San Diego Music Therapy class. The second segment is a comedic scene called Seashells in San Jose; written acted and recorded by students in Playwriting class at ART Center. We hope you enjoy listening and following along on this journey!

Musical Beach Field Trip Story Introduction

Jillian: This is our Musical Beach Field Trip story called, Day at the Beach; Feeling fine and Sandy. I hope you enjoy it!

Reid: We wrote the story by brainstorming ideas together and taking turns adding words. We worked on this together in San Diego Music Therapy Class.

Stephanie: In this story, we are taking a road trip, seeing sights, eating lunch, enjoying music on the radio and enjoying each other’s company. -Stephanie

Max: In the background, we created a “Soundscape” by adding environmental sounds like ocean waves, cars, and elephants. We thought about what to say, and recorded our singing parts over Zoom.

Renee: It was nice to be able to take part in creating a song, interesting to write our own story, and cool to use our imagination. We hope you enjoy it.

Musical Beach Story Lyrics (written and performed by Jillian, Reid, Stephanie, Renee, Juan Marcos, Max, Sarah, and Brian)

It was a sunny Thursday morning, the sky was so blue, the air felt cool

The mood was so calm among the Able Arts Work Crew. Stephanie said

“We’re all together at last, Isn’t this great!” “So much to do” Jillian sang, “I can hardly

wait!” Reid exclaimed, “let’s seize the day!” Renee said “I want to tap beach balls and play!”

Juan Marcos said, “this is too happy to miss!” Jillian said “I think we should take a Class trip,

let’s go the beach!

So, they all hopped in the car and headed to La Jolla with their baskets.

Pumping that Art beat radio music on the way made them feel included,

and through the window they saw the biggest coast that they wanted to draw.

Sarah was excited as she exclaimed “I’m going to swim today!” Max sang out “We’re almost

there, I can smell salt in the air!” Stephanie said, “let’s stop here, I can tell fun is near… it’s time

to explore!”

When they arrived, they were excited. The beach was so empty!

They noticed a group of elephants eating lunch, and “thought that’s so random”

Then Juan Marcos got hungry, and said “I want some food.” Reid smiled and nodded, and
said, “Hey, I’m hungry too.” So, they all opened their bags, and pulled out a brownie and salad

Poured out cool jug of water, and said cheers to the day, this has been great!

Seashells in San Jose Introduction

Daniel: Wow what an awesome journey to the beach!

Jillian: My favorite part was when we saw elephants; I thought that was really strange!

Reid: It was amazing! The elephants were eating lunch, that’s so random.

Renee: Speaking of lunch dates, up next, we have a cute scene about Mickey and Minnie having their first date on the beach, titled Seashells in San Jose

Juan Marcos: This script was written, acted, and recorded by students in playwriting class at ART Center.

Max: It was an exercise to learn about playwriting, so we came up with characters and settings, plot twists to turn our ideas into a story.

Stephanie: We wrote it as a comedy, so we hope you have a good laugh- Stephanie

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Hello and welcome back to ArtBeat Radio. My name is Renee and I am a student at Able ARTS Work San Diego.

In 2021, I was cast as the lead role of Audrey in "Little Shop of Horrors". In today's episode, I will be singing two of my favorite songs from the musical: "Suddenly Seymour" and "Somewhere That's Green". Not only did I sing, but I chose the instrumentation and tempo to make the songs my own! I hope you enjoy!

Suddenly Seymore Lyrics (Role of Audrey sang by Renee Evette Morneau, Role of Seymore sang by Kassidy King, MT-BC)

Seymore (Kassidy:

Lift up your head, wash off your mascara
Here, take my Kleenex, wipe that lipstick away
Show me your face clean as the mornin'
I know things were bad but now they're okay

Suddenly Seymour is standing beside you
You don't need no makeup, Don't have to pretend
Suddenly Seymour, is here to provide you
With sweet understanding, Seymour's your friend

Audrey (Renee)

Nobody ever treated me kindly

Daddy left early, mamma was poor
I'd meet a man and I'd follow him blindly
He'd snap his fingers me I'd say, "Sure"

Suddenly, Seymour is standing beside me
He don't give me orders, he don't condescend
Suddenly, Seymour is here to provide me
Sweet understanding, Seymour's my friend

Seymore (Kassidy)

Tell me this feeling lasts 'til forever
Tell me the bad times are clean washed away

Audrey (Renee)

Please understand that it's still strange and frightening
Both losers like I've been it's so hard to say

Suddenly, Seymour
(Suddenly, Seymour)
Is standing beside
He don’t give me orders

He don’t condescend
Suddenly, Seymour
He’s here to provide me

Seymore (Kassidy)
With sweet understanding
Audrey (Renee)

(With sweet understanding)
Seymore (Kassidy)

With sweet understanding
Audrey (Renee)

With sweet understanding)
Seymore (Kassidy)

With sweet understanding
Audrey (Renee)

Seymour is your man

Somewhere That’s Green Lyrics (role of Audrey sang by Renee Evette Morneau)

I know Seymour's the greatest
But I'm dating a semi-sadist
So I've got a black eye
And my arm's in a cast.

Still, that Seymour's a cutie
Well, if not, he's got inner beauty
And I dream of a place
Where we could be together at last

A small house of our own
A fence of real chain link,
A grill out on the patio
Disposal in the sink

A washer and a dryer and small plasma TV
In a tract house that we share
Somewhere that's green.

He rakes and trims the grass
He takes me to the park
I cook like Martha Stewart
And I look like Emelia Clark

There's plastic on the furniture
To keep it neat and clean
In the Pine-Sol scented air
Somewhere that's green

Between our frozen dinner
And our bedtime, nine-fifteen
We snuggle watchin' Lucy
On our big, enormous TV screen

I'm his December Bride
He's Father, he Knows Best
Our kids watching Newsies
As the sun sets in the west
A picture out of Better Homes and Gardens magazine

Far from Skid Row
I dream we'll go
Somewhere that's green.

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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 message about ways they show compassion, support, and acceptance for people they love. Through the second original piece, Celebrate, the students cherish all of their time together by vocally and aesthetic creating a “dancy” groove.

Introduction

Jillian: Welcome to this Podcast! We’ve been working on some new songs and parodies, we hope you like it. This is San Diego Center and ART Center coming to you together presenting our songs that we’ve made.

Max: The two songs we’re presenting are called The Way I Am and Celebrate. The Way I Am is a parody and was created by San Diego Center students in music class. Celebrate is an original song created by ART Center students in Song Creation class.

Reid: The theme for our episode is Teamwork makes the Dream Work. It’s about how we went through changes in our lives and we worked on it through Zoom together. Through teamwork, we were able to make friends from all different cities and support each other from far away. We hope you enjoy our Mash-Up Episode.

Renee: First, we have a parody of The Way I Am, by Ingrid Michaelson, created by San Diego students in music class. This song is about compassion, or when you feel empathy for someone. No matter how different you are, you are important.

Stephanie: We created this song to show people that we are there for them. You can always count on us to cheer you up and be there for you. This song is for friendships, family, and to show we love and care about them. Hope you enjoy!

The Way I Am Lyrics (performed by Reid, Renee, Jillian, Stephanie, Max, Juan Marcos, and Sarah)

If you were lonely

I’ll be there for you

You need compassion

I’ll listen to you

Cause I love the way you say I need you

And you accept me the way I am

If you want music

I’ll play songs for you

I’ll give a tight hug

To make you happy

Cause I adore the way you show me kindness

And you accept me the way I am

I’ll help through hard times,

To show you just how much I care

You’re feeling tired add Renee

Then I’ll be there

Cause I appreciate you making me feel wanted

And you help me the way I am

And you love me the way I am

And you admire me the way I am*

Transition

Brian: What a great song! It really touched my heart strings. Up next, an original song by ART Center students called Celebrate. This song was created in Song Creation class and it is about celebrating holidays and being with friends!

Renee: We created this song by voting on different beats and vocal effects that we put together to create what you are about to hear.

Reid: When we hear this song, we start to feel “dancy” and we hope you do too!

Celebrate Lyrics (performed by Nancy, Reid, Tom (Eric), Maria R, and Aaron)

Celebrate, let’s celebrate

Celebrate, celebrate

Let’s celebrate

Celebrate, let’s celebrate

Celebrate, celebrate

Let’s celebrate

Celebrate, let’s celebrate

Memories return to me

Ah you’re going to celebrate

Memories return to me

Celebrate, let’s celebrate

Let’s celebrate, celebrate

Let’s celebrate, Let’s celebrate

Celebrate, Celebrate

Let’s celebrate, let’s celebrate

Celebrate, let’s celebrate

Let’s celebrate, Let’s celebrate

Celebrate!

Closing

Reid: What a fun song, and a great way to end our episode!

Juan Marcos: Goodbye, we hope you enjoy listening to our next episode.

Jillian: Thank you for listening and please come again. Ciao, Ciao, meow meow!

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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 original song through which the students share autobiographical information to introduce themselves to the ABR community. The students worked collaboratively to write, record, and produce both pieces. We hope you enjoy listening and spreading the word…San Diego is on the Radio!

Stephanie: Hello, this is San Diego Podcast Episode 1 on ArtBeat Radio. My name is Stephanie. In this episode, we are sharing some songs that we wrote together. The first one is Hear Us on the Radio.

Reid: This is our Hear Us on the Radio parody. This song is about things we enjoy and what we like to do in the springtime.

Max: Hi, I’m Max. All of us in the San Diego group wrote this song. This song was written for us so that we could talk about what we do during Spring Break.

Daniel: Hi, I’m Daniel. We hope you enjoy our Spring song we created together. Thank you for listening to our podcast.

Hear Us on the Radio Lyrics (written and performed by Reid, Jillian, Rene, Max, Stephanie)

Intro: Good morning!!

Verse 1

Spring in the air

So much fun everywhere

Can’t wait to go to the beach

Pool Parties

Going to the movies

Out to dinner when its sunny

Go see a camel

Watch my YouTube channel

Seeing friends in person at last

Bead a bracelet with all of my friends

Sing about it in a podcast

Chorus (repeats after each verse)

Oh, hear us on the radio
Sing it out loud
Oh, come and listen to our show
Uh, uh, oh,
Everybody now
San Diego

Everybody now
Oh, come and listen to our show
Play it back, play it back
One time yeah
Hear us on the radio

Verse 2

Cook a yummy snack

Bring it on a picnic

Drive through chick fil A for some fast food

Trip to Palm Springs

Rest in the jacuzzi

Write a poem to set the mood
Listen to birds when they’re singing

Drinking a daiquiri with cherries

Jumping in the pool

Swimming feels pretty cool

Love is pulling on our heart strings

Jillian: Hello, my name is Jillian Anderson and our next project is our Get to Know Us project. It’s an original song that we’ve written together. This song is about us, and what we like to do, and who we look up to.

Reid: My name is Reid. This song was written by me, Jillian, Stephanie, and Rene, but it’s for everyone to hear.

Juan Marcos: We hope you learn more about us when you hear this song on the radio. Thank you for listening, we hope you enjoy it!

Get to Know US Lyrics (written and performed by Reid, Jillian, Stephanie, and Rene)

Verse 1 Jillian

I love every season

I look up to my family, friends and boyfriend

I’m proud of starting new programs and friendships

I like to sing and dance with my friends

Chorus (repeats between each verse)

Get to know us in San Diego

We’ve got a pretty cool crew right here

Learn and grow all together

Through the days, the weeks, the months and years

Verse 2 Stephanie

Stephanie’s favorite drinks are smoothies

She looks up to her mom and her dad

She’s happy working her jewelry business

Her sign language skills are unique and rad

Verse 3 Renee

Renee loves Romeo and Juliet

She’s proud of karate and kick boxing

She loves to dance as a ballerina

She looks up to her family every day

Verse 4 Reid

Reid loves to go swimming

He’s proudest of singing in music class

He looks up to his mother

Making people happy makes him smile

Jillian: Thank you for listening to our first San Diego podcast. This is Jillian Anderson signing off!

Max: We worked as a team to make this and we hope you enjoyed it. Have a nice day!

Reid: Goodbye!

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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 voted as a class on which Beatles song to cover. The songs we chose were Let it Be and All You Need is Love. Next, we worked as a team putting the recordings together. We then picked out the instruments together. After that, we recorded vocals. Thank you for listening to our podcast episode. We hope you enjoy!

Reid: Hello everyone, the song we’re going to listen to is Let it Be, by the Beatles.

Let it Be Lyrics: (Stephanie, Jillian, Eric)

When I find myself in times of trouble

Mother Mary comes to me

Speaking words of wisdom

Let it Be

And in my hour of darkness

She is standing right in front of me

Speaking words of wisdom

Let it be

Let it be, let it be

Whisper words of wisdom

Let it be

And when the brokenhearted people
Living in the world agree
There will be an answer
Let it be

For though they may be parted
There is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer
Let it be

Let it be, let it be

Whisper words of wisdom

Let it be

Let it be, let it be

Whisper words of wisdom

Let it be

Rene: What you are about to hear is our cover of All You Need is Love, which is another song by the Beatles.

All You Need is Love Lyrics (Performed by Jillian, Stephanie, Reid, Eric)

Love, love, love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love

There's nothin' you can do that can't be done
Nothin' you can sing that can't be sung
Nothin' you can say, but you can learn how to play the game
It's easy
Nothin' you can make that can't be made
No one you can save that can't be saved
Nothin' you can do, but you can learn how to be you in time
It's easy

All you need is love
All you need is love
All you need is love, love
Love is all you need

There's nothin' you can do that can't be done
Nothin' you can sing that can't be sung
Nothin' you can say, but you can learn how to play the game
It's easy

Nothin' you can make that can't be made
No one you can save that can't be saved
Nothin' you can do, but you can learn how to be you in time
It's easy

All you need is love
All you need is love
All you need is love, love
Love is all you need

Stephanie: Thank you for listening to our songs. You are amazing. Thank you for coming, and have a blessed day.

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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 somewhere in the USA. It’s an inspired piece based off of two critically acclaimed musicals “Annie” and “Oliver!” However, there’s a twist, and it’s not just in the title! This original musical is a romantic comedy that follows two orphans who meet under unusual circumstances. As their injuries improve so does their love!

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Stephanie: Hello ladies and gentlemen. My name is Stephanie J. Monis. Welcome to my sneak peek of my original written play episode of “Come Away with Me Annie Twist: The Musical”. It is a love comedy between two orphans, Annie and Oliver. They randomly meet at the hospital. Last February, I decided to write and direct this musical. I sat down and started brainstorming ideas. From then on, I started the process of my musical. Writing and directing has been fun. Stay tuned for it. Find me on YouTube and enjoy!

Cast for the podcast version of the musical:

Narrators – Brian, Tim, and Aaron

Annie – Stephanie

Ms. Birch – Renee

Service Assistant – Renee

Nurse – Alison

Oliver - Brian

ACT 1 - SCENE 1

Ms. Birch’s Orphanage for Little Orphan Girls

A fourteen-year-old girl named Annie and her dog Sandy arrive at “Ms. Birch’s Orphanage, for Little Orphan Girls.” The loud sound of a car driving off is heard in the distance, and becomes faint. Ms. Birch, a cruel woman who drinks often, greets Annie and Sandy at the orphanage's creaky patio doorstep. Ms. Birch, without a word, opens the squeaky door for Annie and points to the staircase. With Sandy in her arms Annie looks into the foggy distance as she sees her parent’s car’s tail lights become dim. She sighs.

Annie: (to herself) Why did they not say goodbye to me? Am I not important enough?

Ms. Birch “clears her throat” and points to the staircase. Annie slowly walks up a long, dark, and dreary staircase which leads up to her room. Annie enters the room. The door immediately slams behind her.

Ms Birch: (yelling from the stairwell) Annie you must be appropriate in your room, and obey all the rules like a good little girl. (picks up a bottle of whiskey from a cabinet beside the stairwell and takes a huge “gulp”) Whatever you do (hiccups) don’t start singing!

Annie: (looks around the dark scary room) Why am I here? Why is it that my Mom and Dad don’t want me anymore? Is it because I was difficult to take care of? Did I cost too much? We always enjoyed getting ice cream together. (She looks at Sandy in her arms) I know you always enjoyed that too, Sandy. (giggles) Annie walks over to the window with Sandy and they both stare into the empty distanceAnnie: I really wish that someday I will see them again.

the song Maybe begins

Lyrics:

Maybe if I pray

I’ll see them once again

Dad would be giving me a bear hug

Mom would be braiding my hair

Maybe if I’m good
In a cottage is where we’ll be

Mom is cooking us dinner

Dad is payin’ the bills!

Betcha they’re creative

And they collect art

Bet they makes things

Like cookies and tarts

Betcha they’re great
Why wouldn’t they be?

They’re a heck of a bunch

Why’d they give up me?!

So maybe now it’s time
When Sandy and I will wake

They’ll be calling me Baby...

(she whispers) Maybe.

Maybe far away
Or maybe real nearby
He may be pouring her coffee
She may be straightening his tie

Maybe in a house
All hidden by a hill
She's sitting, playing piano
He's sitting paying a bill

Betcha they're young
Betcha they're smart
Bet they collect things like ashtrays and art
Betcha they're good, why shouldn't they be?
Their one mistake was giving up me

So maybe now it's time
And maybe when I wake
They'll be there calling me baby, maybe

end of scene

ACT 1 - SCENE 4

Hospital

Annie is sitting in a loud waiting room of an unfamiliar hospital. She picks up a “Home and Garden” magazine from the coffee table, and begins flipping through the pages faster and faster. She comments on what she sees in the magazine and fantasies of what this “magazine life” would be like for her.

Nurse: Excuse me Miss. Annie? It’s time for you to go to your room. (Nurse brings a wheelchair over. Nurse helps Annie onto the chair and notices her bandages) What happened to your ankle?

Annie: I tripped over my suitcase at the orphanage. Ugh, I wish someone was here to take care of me.

Nurse: Well, miss you’re in the right place. We’ll take good care of you, don’t you worry.

Annie: Thank you.

Nurse: That’s my job!

Annie is wheeled to her room. She is helped onto her bed.

Nurse: We’ll call you in for an X-Ray soon. Then we’ll know exactly what’s wrong. The Nurse leaves. Annie discovers the “Service Button” beside her bed.

Annie: (Annie presses the button.... repeatedly) Oooooo. I’m livin’ the life! Service Assistant answers the call.

Service Assistant V/O: (Urgently) Hello? Hello! This is Sue Ann, how may I help you?

Annie: (nervous) I was just testing this thing ...umm, to see if it works. Oops.

Service Assistant: Kids.
Annie’s door is open to her room and she can hear someone talking outside her room

Oliver: (Nervously) I was in my workshop. I fell back and happened to fall on me arm first, and then I heard this big crack and I just couldn’t help but cry! Will I be okay Nurse, will I?

Nurse: Well, can you move it?

Oliver: No. I already tried to move it, but it just really hurts. It’s dreadful.

Nurse: Well. We will get you in for an X-Ray and see what’s wrong. (Nurse is paged) Sorry, I’m needed at the front desk. You’re in room 224B. It’s right down the hall.

Oliver looks for his room, but forgets the exact room number.

Oliver: (talking to himself) Wow this hallway sure is long. 224... 224. Oh dear, 224 what?!

He takes a guess and blindly enters the room. Annie is in a hospital bed with her ankle resting on a bunch of pillows.

Oliver: Oh, excuse me. I’m sorry. I must be in the wrong room. Annie: (tongue tied) It’s okay. Ummm...

Annie and Oliver: What’s your name??

They giggle.

Oliver: (walks towards Annie) Hi, my name is Oliver. What’s your name?

Annie: My name is Annie. Nice to meet you. (she notices his arm) Hey, what happened

to your arm?

Oliver: Oh, I just hurt it in the workshop.

Annie: In a workshop? (interested) Wow. (kindly apologetic) Well, I’m very sorry to hear that.

Oliver: Yeah. Thanks. (observant) Looks like you hurt your leg, what happened to you?

Annie: My ankle. Ummm. I tripped over a suitcase. Don’t ask. Nurse notices Oliver is in Annie’s Room.

Nurse: Looks like you made a friend.

Annie: (quietly) We’ll see.

Nurse: Well Oliver, it's time for your X-Ray.

Oliver: Alright. Cheerio Annie. Pleasure to meet you. Annie: See you soon. (to herself) Probably. (smiles big) Nurse escorts Oliver to the X-Ray Room.

end of scene

Stephanie: Thank you for listening. If you would like, you can go to my YouTube channel for more information, which you can find in the bio. Have a beautiful and wonderful day and stay tuned next week for our next episode. Bye!

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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!

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CECA Learning Music Class Students: Welcome to ArtBeat Radio. At CECA, the Musical Learning class chose to use music to learn about topics of their choice. They want to learn about anything and everything-- travel, dogs, butterflies, cooking, and music.

PJ: Students chose to virtually travel to Turkey, Africa, and Jamaica to learn about the culture, food, and music. Using Garageband loops, students decided which sounds they liked, where they wanted them placed, and how they wanted to mix the track. This is Turkey.

music plays

PJ: This is Africa.

music plays

PJ: This is Jamaica.

music plays

PJ: Students wrote this funky beat while learning about different breeds of dogs.

music plays

PJ: In their butterfly lessons, students chose to rewrite two songs-- "Love" by Nancy Adams from Disney's Robin Hood and "Love is Like a Butterfly" by Dolly Parton. They used fun facts and dreamed of what it would be like to be a butterfly when writing the lyrics.

music plays

Lyrics:

Oh, I’d love to be a butterfly

In the sun flying high

Drinking nectar from the sweetest flowers

I could fly and dance for hours

Once we watched a peaceful world go by

Now the time is nigh

Life is brief, live day by day

Love is here to stay

PJ: We hope you enjoy! Here we go! 1, 2, 3, go!

music plays

Lyrics:

Love is like a butterfly

As soft and gentle as a sigh

The multicolored moods of love are like its satin wing

Butterflies fly like a kite

They flutter like soft wings in flight

Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing

They see red, yellow, green

Fly when 86 degrees

I love to see a butterfly in morning or at night

Their exoskeletons so neat

I’d really like to be

A butterfly who flies around from trees oh so sweet

Love is like a butterfly

As soft and gentle as a sigh

The multicolored moods of love are like its satin wing

Butterflies fly like a kite

It flutters like soft wings in flight

Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing

Your laughter brings me sunshine

And everyday is spring time

And I am only happy when you are by my side

How precious is this love we share

How very precious, sweet and rare

Together we belong like daffodils and butterflies

Love is like a butterfly

As soft and gentle as a sigh

The multicolored moods of love are like its satin wing

Butterflies fly like a kite

It flutters like soft wings in flight

Love is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing

PJ: We hope you enjoyed listening to this episode of Artbeat Radio. DJ PJ signing out!

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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!

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Renee: Hello everyone and welcome to Artbeat Radio Podcast. We are going to interview everyone on our podcast team about their favorite soundtracks and music and how that makes them feel. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy!

Brian: Stephanie, what’s your favorite genre of music?

Stephanie: My favorite genre of music is Pop because I like Cheap Thrills by Sia and Party Rock by The Anthem because I like the beats to it and how they make me feel. They make me feel like I have a lot of energy.

Brian: Why do you like that type of music so much?

Stephanie: Because it’s really good dancing music.

Brian: Alright!

Stephanie: Yeah.

Brian: Aaron, what is your favorite kind of music?

Aaron: Country.

Brian: Who in Country do you like? Is it Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw, Garth Brooks?

Aaron: Garth Brooks.

Brian: How does it make you feel?

Aaron: He makes me happy.

Brian: Okay, Renee. Ms. Renee, what is your favorite genre of music and why and how does it make you feel?

Renee: Okay. Uhm I think my favorite music is Seymour’s the Greatest and how I feel, like, amazing and I always move on, like, singing and it feels deep inside my gut, is really awesome. And my favorite music is Suddenly, Seymour is my favorite one. And I feel like special and I’m so lucky I have someone in my life. Like my Seymour.

Brian: Oh Alison, what is your favorite genre of music and why and how does it make you feel?

Alison: I like Country’s, uhm, Hank Williams, the first, We’re Gonna Put You in the Movies, They’re Gonna Make a Big Star Out of Me. And guess what? That was one of my dad’s favorite songs. And Your Are My Sunshine and that’s the favorite of the whole Salo family.

Brian: And how does that music make you feel?

Alison: Happy!

Brian: Why does it make you happy?

Alison: Because it reminds me of Dad and Uncle Nate, who are in heaven.

Brian: Interesting, Alison.

Renee: What is your favorite type of music that you feel like and why?

Brian: Hmm. I like just about any type of music. Not just country. I like rock n roll. I like the early pioneers of rock n roll, you know like, Johnny Cash and Chuck Berry and Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens because they were the really first pioneers of rock n roll music. They got the rock n roll begun.

Renee: How do you feel?

Brian: Happy and they had danceable music and lyrics that you could really understand.

Renee: That’s awesome.

Brian: Thank you, Ms. Renee.

Renee: You’re welcome, Mr. Corder.

Brian: Hope you enjoyed our conversation about these different styles of music! Please come back again another day. Thank you for listening to our episode! Have a wonderful day

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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 learning how to voice lead her chords and play in different inversions! In Lisa's rendition of "Spread My Wings", you will hear her playing some more challenging chords, and singing along. For the month of March, Lisa's next goal is to learn the "Pokémon Theme Song" on the piano. Enjoy!

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Bella: Hi Lisa!

Lisa: Hello, Ms. Christopherson.

Bella: Today you will be playing a couple of pieces. Would you like to share what song you're going to start with?

Lisa: Yes, the song that I will be playing is called let it be song by The Beatles.

Bella: Yeah. And you played this song the last time we recorded an episode for the podcast, but today you will be playing it a little bit differently. Would you like to share how this version of let it be is different from the last time you performed it?

Lisa: Yes. The first place of let it be it was basic. But in the second place of let it be, I made it more challenged in the courts that I play with different than the previous I played before.

Bella: Yeah. So, Lisa, you've been working really hard on learning how to voice lead and play the chords differently than the last time you played it. So, whenever you're ready, you can take it away and play your song for us today.

Lisa: Okay.

Lisa begins to play piano and sing for the Beatles song, Let it Be

Lyrics:

When I find myself in times of trouble
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be
And in my hour of darkness
She is standing right in front of me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

And when the broken-hearted people
Living in the world agree
There will be an answer, let it be
For though they may be parted
There is still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be

Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Yeah, there will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

And when the night is cloudy
There is still a light that shines on me
Shine on until tomorrow, let it be
I wake up to the sound of music,
Mother Mary comes to me
Speaking words of wisdom, let it be

Let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah, let it be
Oh, there will be an answer, let it be
Let it be, let it be
Let it be, yeah, let it be
Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Bella: Thank you so much Lisa for sharing Let It Be with us. What song will you be performing next?

Lisa: The song I will be performing next, it will be called Spread my wings. Song by Troop.

Bella: Awesome. What made you want to learn this song?

Lisa: This song is open air and beautiful on the lyrics on how it’s like singing about.

Bella: Yeah, the message and the lyrics of this song are really nice and a nice thing to kind of draw your attention to while you listen. Is there anything else about this song that you want to share before you perform it?

Lisa: Just that answer.

Bella: Awesome. Well, thank you so much Lisa. We’re excited to hear it.

Lisa begins to play piano and sing for the Troop song, Spread My Wings

Lyrics:

I've imagined faces of many lovers
To ease the pain of having no one
In my life...
And I'm tired of being undercover...
It's time to Navigate my feelings tonight...

The sky is calm
The stars are bright
What's better than to be in flight...
I'll relax my mind
And be at ease...
And let this journey
Set me free
Set me free...
And I'll
Spread my wings
And fly away... (away)
To a place... that I long for
And my heart will be... the pathway...
I'm searching for a love
That's ever more...
I've often wondered how'd I managed...
Always searching, but not finding a true heart...
What does it take to find me a lover...
I'm hoping that I don't' have to fly...
Too far...

Cause the sky is calm
The stars are bright...
And what's better than
To be in flight...
I'll relax my mind and be at ease
And let this journey set me free
Set me free...

Spread my wings
And fly away... (away)
To a place... that I long for
And my heart will be... the pathway...
I'm searching for a love
That's ever more...

Bella: Thank you so much, Lisa, for sharing your music today. Both of your songs sounded so good. I think that’s about all we have for today’s podcast. Is there anything else you’d like to share or maybe tell us what song you’d like to learn next?

Lisa: The songs I will like to learn next, it’s called Pokémon Theme. For instance: starts singing I want to be the very best like no one ever was. To catch them is my real test, to train them is my cause. I travel across the land, searching far and wide. Each Pokémon, to understand the power that’s inside. Pokémon, gotta catch ‘em. I choose you. You are my destiny, Pokemon. Oh, you’re my best friend in a world we must defend. Pokémon, gotta catch ‘em, our hearts so true. ends singing That song.

Bella: Cool Lisa! Yeah, that’s a great goal. We can definitely learn that song next. Thank you again for sharing all your music today.

Lisa: Mhm.

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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 as we talk about his life, his work and his future plans.

You can find Ricky and learn more about him through his Instagram @Rickymena

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Instrumental spiderman theme plays

Renee: Ricky!

Ricky: Hi Renee. How you doing?

Renee: Hi! My name is Renee Morneau and how are you?

Ricky: laughs I’m doing pretty good this morning. It’s good to finally get on here and meet you guys.

Renee: Nice to meet you too! What is your favorite movie of Spider-Man?

Ricky: My favorite Spider-Man movie?

Renee: Yeah

Ricky: Oh, man. That's a tough question. There are some good ones out there but my favorite is one that is not a lot of other people’s favorites, which is The Amazing Spider-Man two with Andrew Garfield.

Renee: Wow!

Ricky: Yeah. I’ve said that on other podcasts that are famous for like, you know, actual Marvel podcasts? And people are always blown away by that answer but- because not a lot of people like that one, but that’s my favorite one.

Renee: Mine too!

Ricky: It is? Oh my gosh!

Renee: I think me and you are a good common

Ricky: Yeah, that’s true. We’re a good team.

Hi Alison!

Alison: Hi. How how did this all start?

Ricky: Well, it got started when I was at a very low point in life, so I wasn't doing good with money. I had just like, got out of a relationship where I thought I was gonna get married with this person and it didn't work out that way, moved across the country. Back to my hometown of Pittsburgh, California

Alison: I’ve been there!

Ricky: You've been there?

Alison: Yes!

Ricky: It's a small place that no one knows exists, so man, so many connections today. But my friend said, hey, come on back to your hometown and you will help you get back on your feet. And they said you could stay on our couch until you get back on your feet. And for the first time in my life, I had to do that. And it took a lot off. A lot of pride for me to swallow, to do that, and after a couple months I was getting back on my feet. I became a personal trainer. I was training people in the gym and doing all that cool stuff and getting really in shape myself. And then I fell asleep on the couch one night and I had a dream that my grandmother, who passed away a couple months before, came to me. She put on this movie projector that put this like movie in the sky and it showed me Spider-Man visiting these kids in the hospital and he's just making them so happy in the dream. And I looked at my my grandma, who I called, who I called my nana. And I said, Nana, what does it have to do with me? And she said that is you when you wake up, that's what you're that's what you're gonna do. And so, I woke up with $300 in my name and I, you know, to my name. And I only had a car that I had paid off. And I looked at the car in the parking lot and I said I knew I was going to sell it. And because the dream felt so real. And yeah, so I've got a suit and two months later 'cause it took the gentleman 2 months to make it and I got it. And I started doing my work there. And then, you know, that's just the short of it. It was really hard getting started getting into visit children or, you know, special needs children or children on the spectrum and that's where my work really started. But it was hard to get started. 'cause everyone said no and then that all changed with how persistent I was and how much I showed- showed my intent on what I was doing it was not for me it wasn't for money it was just to help and I think it really after that.

Alison: Guess what? I was born in Oakland!

Ricky: You were born in Oakland? Can I tell you a guess what too?

Alison: Yeah.

Ricky: The first hospital that I-I had to sneak into my first hospital, which I will not advise anyone to do! but I had to sneak into my first hospital at the orders of a mom who really wanted me to be there for her son. And it was in Oakland. I won't say which hospital, but I'll just tell you it was in Oakland.

How long have I been acting like Spider-Man? So how long have I been Spider-Man? I've been Spider-Man since 2014.

Renee: Wow, that's a long time.

Ricky: Yeah, it feels like a long time. You know what's crazy? In Spider-Man, in the movies, keeps getting younger. And I keep getting older, so it's tough.

Renee: I'm in a relationship. I have a boyfriend.

Ricky: That's cool. You would love my wife. She-I don't know if this is any one question later and I hope I'm not spoiling it- but she dresses as spider Gwen!

Renee: Cool!

Ricky: Yes, she's awesome!

Renee: How many kids did you save when you visit the hospital?

Ricky: Oh well, I like the word you used, save? But I will say that, you know, one of the things of me being Spider-Man is that I don't. I don't have the ability to actually save anybody. And I really think that's important for people to know because that’s part of real life, you know, there's the there's the movies, and then there’s real life, you know, And so, my job. When I go into the hospital is not to save anyone. It's just to be there for the times that are really hard. And even though it's really hard to help people smile and to help kids really smile and that can feel sometimes like being saved. You know what I mean? It's like, if you have 30 days in a row that are just really dark and bad, and you don't feel good and then someone comes along or something happens in your life to where you’re like “Oh my gosh this is the first time in a long time that I could feel the sun, you know that I could that I feel warm and I feel good about something” And one thing that does is it gives you hope. And. And the hope itself can save people, I believe, but I'm just a messenger of the hope. But to answer your question, I've been there for over 15,000 kids in seven years. Yeah, from uh, from the Bay Area, California, all the way to London. I did long time...a long time! it gets, it gets tiring, so you gotta pace yourself, you know?

Renee: Tell you why I said hi. That's all.

Ricky: She's teaching right now. She's actually a teacher, so-

Renee: Wow!

Ricky: And she's out there, teaching. So, she's double awesome. She's going for her masters in school, and yeah, she's amazing on so many different levels. I wish she was here so you guys can meet her. But maybe that's for another time.

Renee: That’s so awesome. Thank you, Ricky!

Brian: Hi Ricky! It’s nice meeting you.

Ricky: It's great to meet you too.

Brian: How has your journey been?

Ricky: My journey has been a very long journey. It feels like it's been a very rewarding journey and also a very difficult journey. And if I'm able to elaborate on that just a little bit-

Brian: Yeah, please!

Ricky: Yeah, it's difficult. Because I visit, like I said before, there's children that I cannot save. I walk into the lives of children who are sometimes, you know, they’re at the end of their life. And I know that's a hard topic, but that's something I do. And so that's when it gets difficult that it starts feeling-the journey starts feeling long. At that point, it's hard to come to terms with those realities, and especially when I become so close to everyone I come in contact with, I'm just-I'm a person who likes to open my heart to everyone. And but, the most rewarding is actually seeing that my presence there, even though it's just dressing as Spider-Man, you know, and being there as a friend. And you know, kind of giving these therapeutic services. In this unique way that I’m doing it- to see so many my presence just matter so much and I'm doing the smallest, most simplest thing. It's just being there holding hands, encouraging people and just kind of like implanting that hope. So, it's been a rollercoaster to sum all that up. It's been a lot of ups and downs. And uh, I just-the one thing I work hard towards every day is to find that new balance every day it's something new. Every year, it's something new. And I have to continually just try to find that balance for myself between my personal life and the life of Spider-Man. To balance those things, to still be able to retain an amount of joy for myself, to do the job, but also be myself, my joyful self and in real life too. So it's been hard, but it's been rewarding at the same time.

Brian: Yeah. Well, how do you about how do you balance all that?

Ricky: That's a very good question. How to balance those kind of things? And I'm sure you guys deal with that too.

Brian: Yeah.

Ricky: It's like, you know, it's balancing like this, that's something that's for everyone, not just me. It's difficult and it's a balancing act that will-if you can think of the balancing act as juggling and you have three balls that you have initially, right? And that's very difficult. And you're like, “Oh my gosh, it's difficult”. And so the more practice you have with those three balls juggling, you're juggling the better you'll get, the better you'll get. But then all of a sudden, life will throw a 4th. And so you're like, “Oh my gosh”, and you gotta rebalance and you got to-and so it's just not freaking out. When something new enters the-your juggling act and just allowing yourself being kind to yourself, give yourself some time. The world can make you feel like you have to rush and kind of and kind of be OK quickly. But that's not...That's not the path you wanna take. You wanna take your own time and do you wanna just-you know, I always say, listen, I always talk to people outside yourself. And if it helps talk to a therapist. That has helped me-has helped me so much, you know, talking to friends. But one thing that's helped me outside of that is exercise. In any way. Listening to music has been huge for me. Um, and then redefining your work. Your purpose. For me it's being Spider-Man. But for me, if I stay doing the same thing. Just all the time-if I did sit the same thing all seven years without any growth or kind of like throwing something new in there to challenge even just myself, or to just change the landscape of what I do for children. Then it would have just kind of got boring. I would have been in the same-I would have offered nothing new to myself or the kids, so it's like it's about challenging yourself. It's about all that. The juggling act changes every day, so don't get discouraged. Every day is a new day and instead of looking at it like, “Oh my gosh, I'm so overwhelmed by the day and how new it is” Change is very hard every day. But look at it as like a new opportunity, a new adventure. And even though it's hard, it's something that whatever is hard can sculpt you and help make you a stronger person for tomorrow. And shoot, you guys, you guys have been being sculpted your whole lives and so, oh my gosh, you're probably so strong and I am in my own way and I know that. And so, it's like you're being prepared for something great. Your purpose is just is just far greater than so many other people on this planet. 'cause you're being thrown so much right and I feel the same way and it's like stepping up to that challenge every day. So. The juggling act is tough, but it's very doable. It's very doable.

Brian: I've got another question. Now that we've got this Omicron, how is it possible to balance life like you’re talking about?

Ricky: Right, it becomes very hard. It is as far as like the coronavirus in general. If I could share my little experience very briefly-when the coronavirus first hit California, I was standing in a hospital. As Spider-Man, my wife was next to me, as spider Gwen and we just left the room and we were immediately swept away into a room that no one was saying and we were told that the last visit we just did, the little girl had been, or may have been around someone with the coronavirus, and that our visit was done and we were to visit no more kids. Then we had to actually quarantine and they kept us there for an hour. All my volunteers-they had our bags. They dropped them at our feet in this room. It was very scary. And at that moment, I didn't know it at the time, but everything changed for us, just like it did for everyone else and for us. You know, we visit terminal-or excuse me, children who have immune-compromised immune system, so we can't-we have not been able to visit any children in two years. I have not been able to do the work that I love doing with all my heart to the full capacity that I’ve loved doing it in two years, so. It's been very trying for us just like it is for you and to find that balance. These challenges, if you look at them as-as these obstacles as walls, then they're kind of they're a lot-it's a lot harder to visualize yourself overcoming like a wall or a dead end because it's like hard to visualize going through a dead end. So, what we've had to do, and I encourage anyone else to do, is look at all these challenges that the coronavirus is throwing it all of us and look at them as obstacles. So, when we couldn't visit children in the hospital, we saw that as an obstacle instead of a dead end. So how can I still bring hope to children? We're in a time where, look, we're not in the same room. Guys and girls, we're still talking. So we have technology. Let's utilize that. How can we be creative to get what we need to nourish our souls, to survive and kind of like still tap into that like evolution of self? Yeah, we all need it, like we all need to grow human beings. So amazing. We're like plants. We need the water, we need the sun. We just need that, right?

Brian: Yeah!

Ricky, So whats crazy is-I'll tell you even more, Brian. Like, Speaking of clients, he's like, I used to be a tree trimmer before, before I was Spider-Man. I was a tree trimmer for 10 years. And one thing I thought that was so amazing about trees is that if you plant a tree, Somewhere where there's no water source at all, right? Or let's say a tree grew really big and then had this great water source. This river was nearby and it's roots grew to the water. But the river dried out and there's no more water anywhere the tree doesn't say to itself, “You know what I give up, I'm going to die”. The tree's roots actually become that much more persistent and resilient underground. And will break even concrete. You've seen it.

Brian: Yes!

Ricky: There's sidewalks that are just. Broken. Right, because it won't let anything in its path. And this is a tree that cannot move it's relying on food coming to it. Right. So it's like “I gotta find it. I gotta find water” and it will. It will find pipes. If it has to and it'll bust those pipes to get water. It'll find-It'll find a water source. And it's been amazing. 'cause I actually like I said. I you used to do trees. And so we would have to-We would remove roots sometimes, and we would find out that the tree is like some- I mean it's like 100 yards away. And that's that tree is so far. Wow, it came all the way here to get water and itself could not move. And I think we need to be like the tree, right? We need to utilize. We need to grow our roots, we need to we need to expand on our foundation and it's easier said than done.

I'm not gonna lie. I've been going through a lot of hard times in the last two years. A lot mentally, uhm, you know I've had to work out at home. It's a lot harder to do that, but I've done it. I've had to change my diet because ,listen. Guys and Girls, I gained 20 pounds. The first you know, two years of the pandemic, I guess gained 20 pounds. And then recently I was contacted by a hospital and they said, “Hey, just prepare yourself, prepare yourself. We're getting it under control. You might-We're going to call on you as soon as its time go back in”. Man, I panicked because, oh, shoot, I, being Spider-Man, I need to be 167 pounds and really fit. And at the time, I was 188. And I freaked out, and I looked at my wife and I said, I said my wife's name is Kendall, I said, “Kendall, I'm jiggling in places I've never jiggled before. What do I do?” laughs So I kinda had a little meltdown there, but I had to grow my roots and I said it's time to buckle down. It's time to tap back in and I and I, she helped me with a meal plan and I got back to it and I made it happen. But the coronavirus has affected all of us and all I can say is we're still here.

Brian: Yeah.

Ricky: Brian, Brian, you're still here, buddy. And here we are. And let's-it's part of the adventure and we can do it. Anything you wanna do, you can utilize this technology. You can ask and reach out to friends. There's ways to accomplish things. I think the world has, really adapted to this coronavirus thing and so-

Brian: Yeah!

Ricky: So, I hope that answers your question a little bit, sorry I went on a little bit of a rant there but-

Brian: No, that's all right, Ricky!

Ricky: Yeah laughs

Brian: I asked a really good question.

Ricky: You did and it has, it is levels to it. There's layers like an onion and I and that's really deep. I like that.

Brian: Yeah. And I know where you're coming because I've had-I recently lost three family members.

Ricky: Yeah. And loss is extremely hard, especially when it hits so close to home, right?

Brian: Yeah

Ricky: If you would ask yourself one question, you know, and I've dealt with a tremendous loss myself, is how do you think those people, whether-wherever you believe that they are now in the spirit world or in heaven, whatever you believe, that you believe that you should ask yourself, you know, when times get hard is how do you think they would want you to honor their name?

Brian: Well, as soon as this Omicron is over my sister-in-law knows a guy that has a boat and we’re going to dump his remains.

Ricky: Oh, so you’re gonna throw the ashes?

Brian: Yeah.

Ricky: Nice. So, you getting on a boat, it's something to look forward to.

Brian: Yeah!

Ricky: Yeah, and living life is what it's all about.

Brian: Yeah

Ricky: And it's OK to be sad. You gotta cry when it's time to cry when you feel like that. And it's OK to talk to others. It's OK to reach out to others. I'm sure you know that. And then when the time comes, and this is the hard part, It's like when you one day you'll find yourself smiling. You'll find yourself smiling, right? And then and then you'll go, “gasp I feel bad. I feel guilty because I've had so much loss. I actually feel guilty that I'm smiling and and my family member who passed didn't get to”. Or maybe another family member who's still dealing with the-going through the grief process and not cannot find this moment to smile. I want you to remember what I said when I said this like when you go “oh, wow, I'm smiling. I feel bad”, Remember when I'm saying this don't feel bad. Take that smile and put it in your, put it in your gas tank and and use it to smile again and get to the next spot in life and get to that boat. You have something to look forward to and then get to the next thing. That's like the boat and just keep going. And one day you'll be smiling all the time and you'll and you'll look at their picture and you'll smile and you'll realize this is how they wanted me to honor their name.

Brian: Nice meeting you, Ricky.

Ricky: Nice to meet you too. I love your story!

Stephanie: Would you be satisfied being in another profession?

Ricky: Will I be satisfied in a different profession or career? No, not now that I've done this. I was in many different professions prior to being Spider-Man so, I've known a lot before this and it's like once I started doing this... I just don't-I don't know how to- and that's that's part of the struggle. At some point I have to retire, right? And that just means hanging up the Spider-Man suit myself. But what I want to expand our organization to have other folks suit up. I want to get a a program together outside of just a background check and make sure everyone safe to visit, kids and all of that. I wanna put together like a very comprehensive program and like that people can actually go to like a schooling that I can teach the process and the science of visiting children as a suited character of whatever they choose, and teach, you know folks how to do that, who want to do the same thing. And I think it's important to know that you know, what I do and what my organization does is not from an entertainment standpoint. So, we don't visit-to do like-we don't do birthday parties or things like that. We only visit children who are children in need or even young adults or even. We've even visited adults and so I cannot think of another profession that's actually-that's actually something after seven years and being 38 years old I now think to myself like how hard and how hard it is, like emotionally and mentally at this point, I think myself, you know. From me, from you know, a wellness standpoint and energy standpoint and just how much I how much do I think I have to give personally out there to children. How? How long can I do this? And so it it's kind of daunting to think about. Like what would I do after this? Because I'm like shoot, this was everything. This is everything it takes. It really is my passion. So, I have not said this on social media. I have not like, told my parents even so, this is like-I'm sharing this with you guys. My wife and I have been talking about-I didn't go to college at all. I have a high school diploma and just a lot of life experience. My wife, you know, was saying she's going for her masters and she said, “Hey, maybe you should go for your masters and get and get it in child psych- I mean, child counseling”. And I think I really wanna do that because when the day comes to hang up the Spiderman suit, I don't wanna have to stop. You know, I already now have seven years of experience if you add six years of experience while I'm going to school out and hang up the Spider-Man suit and actually having degree. And be like approved as an actual, you know, therapist. I think that I would have so much to offer. At that point, you know, and I think that's what I wanna do. So, I'm kind of telling you guys here today that I'm kind of searching for a college that I'm gonna, then I'm gonna go to. And that's going to be what I'm going to do. So, it's not really like. I guess I'm not stopping this profession, so I can't see myself doing anything else. I just kind of want to elaborate on it because that's how special it is to me.

Stephanie: Awesome. Thanks for coming, Ricky!

Ricky: No problem. Thanks for having me.

Stephanie: Bye Ricky!

Brian: Bye, Ricky!

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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 moments, our hopes for the future, and interview one another on our accomplishments!

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Music, stories, and more! You’re listening to Artbeat Radio, a program of Able ARTS Work.

Stephanie: Hello and welcome to Artbeat Radio! My name is Stephanie! This is our 100th podcast episode. Wow, that is crazy. Our 100th episode! Looks like we made it! Thank you for listening to our podcast. Hope you like the episode.

Alison: Okay, now I remember there was one time when we were doing something and it didn’t turn out right and somebody dropped a box. I don't know what was in the box but somebody accidentally dropped a box and then in class somebody got the words backwards. Like they accidentally screwed up the words and that was my favorite part.

Brian: Well, I loved Katie Jo also. Interviewed her about her country music and she actually performed for us live. My favorite was interviewing the guy who played Spiderman. He was really interesting.

Eric: Guess what folx, the interview with spiderman will be available as of next week!

Brian: Stephanie.

Stephanie: Yes?

Brian: What podcast did you enjoy?

Stephanie: I liked “Summer Sounds” because it was really upbeat and it was really nice and I also like that I have my professional headphones. I would like, in the future, to meet my goal, which is to be a person on the radio but talk about my play, which is going to be awesome. Hey Renee.

Renee: Yes?

Stephanie: What’s your favorite part of the podcast?

Renee: I loved interviewing Spider-man, Ricky because we have a lot in common and are the same age.

Brian: Yeah, I really enjoyed the interview with Ricky Mena, who played Spiderman.

Stephanie: I think the interview with Julianna and Matthew was my favorite. And I just like podcast because I just like it. I like it because I get to produce the episode about my play. That’s why. My goal is to be on a radio station and be the head podcast talker and to talk about my musical and my jewelry business. And that’s going to be fun. Go podcast class!

Brian: What I love about working with KLBP a lot is getting my voice heard. Getting my thoughts across. To have some of my thoughts that I have not illustrated before and that’s very important to me. It’s a terrific radio station to air what we’ve learned.

Tim: Well, I like the guests that we have and then talking about our program and sharing all our details. I enjoyed interviewing our staff and then others from- different staff from different sites and music instructors. I like the most about it how we come together as one.

Alison: This is our 100th episode! Well, what do you think of it?

Stephanie: I think that it’s amazing so far.

Alison: I didn’t think we’d go this far.

Stephanie: I know right?

Brian: Aaron, what do you think about the 100th podcast episode?

Aaron: I like it.

Brian: Did you think that we would make it this far?

Aaron: Yes.

Brian: It’s a real honor to interview you, Aaron. Stephanie?

Stephanie: Yes, Brian?

Brian: What do you think of the 100th episode?

Stephanie: I think it’s cool.

Brian: Did you think that we would make it this far?

Stephanie: No! That’s crazy, Brian!

Brian: Yeah!

Stephanie: Wow.

Brian: I’m-I’m with you. I can’t imagine that we’re up to the 100th.

Stephanie: We gotta’ keep going. It’ll be 101!

Brian: Yeah! laughs and maybe 102, 3, 4, 5 and so on.

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Stephanie: How do you like this class?

Brian: I love it. So much so that I took it last semester and I'm taking it this semester. I can’t remember if I took it the semester before.

Stephanie: Yeah.

Brian: How do you like this podcast?

Stephanie: I think it’s great! I like- I like my first- I like my classes this year. They're fun!

Renee: How long have you been on the podcast, Stephanie?

Stephanie: Um...not very long but I think I like it. How long have you been in podcast?

Renee: I’m not sure. I just started laughs

Stephanie: Just started?

Renee: Yeah.

Stephanie: I wanna keep working on podcast!

Renee: Me too!

Stephanie: Sorry, I’m just stoked! I’m so sorry laughter Artbeat Radio was created in 2012 at the TAP II location in Gardena California.

Brian: Here’s a clip of our first podcast!

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Alison: This was made in 2012. This was the first podcast of Artbeat Radio. it was posted on October 18th 2012.

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Stephanie: I thought it was awesome. The way that it was presented and the way that they were singing.

Brian: I liked it!

Alison: It was beautiful. I think the song was great considering it was our first one.

Brian: Hope you enjoyed our 100th episode! Have a wonderful day and thank you for listening to our podcast.

Stephanie: Thank you!

Renee: Thank you for listening and thank you for coming. Have a beautiful and wonderful day.

Brian: Here’s to 100 more episodes! Thank you very much ladies and germs.

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Renee: Gentlemen!

Stephanie: That’s so funny, Brian!

Renee: I like that

Brian: Thank you!

Renee: “germs” that’s so funny! I like that

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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 sung to the tune of What a Wonderful World. A visual to this song can be found on the Able ARTS Work YouTube channel by searching “a Rush to the Shore”

(4:36) Let it Be- Brian Corder’s original lyrics sung to the tune of Let it Be

(7:12) We are Family- Brian Corder’s original lyrics sung to the tune of We are Family

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Music, stories, and more! You’re listening to Artbeat Radio, a program by Able ARTS Work.

Brian: My name is Brian Corder and I’m a member of Able ARTS Work. I've been here since 2016, and I absolutely love it. This is my introduction to all 3 songs, and I hope you like it!

This is the song, “A Rush to the Shore”, and it's to the tune to the song “What a Wonderful World”. It’s a-I've always liked that song, What a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong. To me, it has a smooth sound. An easy relaxing flow.

If you want to see the music video for this song, please go to the Able ARTS Work YouTube channel, find the title-the video titled A Rush to the Shore. Thank you! And here it is!

Intro to What a Wonderful World

Brian sings

I see houses

They look so nice
they look like they

Have a fresh coat of paint

And I think to myself
What a wonderful sight

I see colors of pinwheels

Blue, yellow and green
wheels on a car

Going round and round

And I think to myself
What a wonderful sight

The Thanksgiving decorations
So pretty on the ceiling

So pretty are the faces
Of people going by
I see friends shaking hands
Saying, "How do you do?"
They're really saying
"How do you like my face?"

Thank you
For getting my iPad back
With a little help from my friends

And I think to myself

What a wonderful sight

Yes, I think to myself
What a wonderful sight

Outro music plays

Brian: This song is let it be and it is one of my all-time favorite Beatles songs. Why I wrote this is it sounded so gentle in my mind and when I close my eyes, I picture my parents, my girlfriend, and me. All walking along the shore.

Intro for Let it Be plays

Brian sings

When I think about tomorrow

it could be better than yesterday

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

With help from my mom and dad coming to graduation

Jim and Marilee making me a best man

Memory, memory, memory, memory

As it comes to my mind, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

And today will only be getting better,

And that’s the way people agree

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Though sometimes I feel mad

There is still a chance that I’ll bounce back

Turn frustration into happiness

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Let it be, let it be, let it be, let it be

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

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Brian: Hello Brian Corder again, here! And this is the last song “We are family” by Sister Sledge. Why I wrote this song was, again I was thinking about my whole familyl, not only my parents but Bruce, Jim and of course me, and I was introducing them to my girlfriend and they seemed to like her! And again, this is the same person, Brian Corder!

Intro to We are Family plays

Brian sings

We are family, I’ve got Mom, Dad, Jim, Bruce with me

We are family, nice to take a walk with them

We are family, stop and take shots with your camera

We are family, nice to be in a relationship

Everyone could see that I was sad

When they passed away

And I fly just like a bird of a feather

I won't tell no lie

All of the people around me say

Can he be that strong

My family made me feel proud

I’m giving love to myself

We are family, I’ve got Mom, Dad, Jim, Bruce with me

We are family, nice to take a walk with them

We are family, stop and take shots with your camera

We are family, nice to be in a relationship

Oh yeah

Living life is joyous

And I've just begun to create music in day program
I still think about Jim and remember how great he was
And look at myself and think about how great I am

And how I treat my girlfriend
Yes, it’s okay to feel angry, frustration, mad, and hurt sometimes
I have faith in me and the things I do
I won't go wrong, oh-no

This is my family jewel

We are family, I’ve got Mom, Dad, Jim, Bruce with me

We are family, nice to take a walk with them

We are family, stop and take shots with your camera

We are family, nice to be in a relationship

Oh yeah!

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Brian: Thank you guys for listening to all these songs. I felt good, honest, and had a compassionate time making all these songs. So, thank you from the bottom of my heart and I hope you enjoyed.

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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 to find out more!

Thank you to Stephanie Monis 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

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Brian: Welcome back. Today we bring you an interview that we conducted with Dawna Bass back in July of 2021. Dawna is the co-owner of Rainbow Juices and Under the Sun café. Both located in long beach, California. This interview aired on the radio last year on KLBP 99.1fm. We post episodes on KLBP periodically. Make sure you follow our social media to know when to tune in. Let's hear what Dawna had to say!

Dawna: Yeah, so I’m Dawna. I am the chef and co-owner of Under the Sun and Rainbow Juices. Both places are in downtown Long Beach on 3rd street, and Long beach boulevard right by the train tracks and we’ve been there- we've been at Rainbow for about 8-years over there and Under the Sun café has been there about 5-years now.

Renee: I want to introduce myself to you. My name is Renee Morneau. Welcome to our Zoom.

Dawna: Thank you

Renee: And thank you for being a part of our podcast. Thank you for sharing, and thank you for coming!

Dawna: thanks for having me!

Brian: What's your “go-to” karaoke song?

Dawna: giggle oh! I actually do not do karaoke very often but I just so happened to do it last week with some friends of mine, and I'd say that bohemian rhapsody is going to be the go-to karaoke song. Usually-hopefully with a group and not by myself!

Timothy: How long have you been doing this and when did you get started?

Dawna: My partner Chrissy and I started juicing. We started rainbow juices about 10-years ago and about maybe 6-months into that I started doing more of the food portion. Creating raw desserts in the kitchen after hours and pretty much from there we were doing it from home and I just started having fun with it. It was like my new medium, you know? I guess I've always been a creative, so I would always use different things. Sometimes I draw, I've painted, photography, and things like that. I’ve always loved food and yeah! So, I just took it on and it's my new medium. I love being in the kitchen. About 10 or 9 years ago I would say.

Renee: What made you start cooking?

Dawna: Yeah, well I guess like, when I was at the juice shop, all-day late into the day- you know, I had to fill my time there while I was also doing so many other things! But being around all the fruits and veggies was just more inspiring to me and so I started making stuff and I've always been like, “Well, I love being in the kitchen!” I'm a Taurus and I like food.

Renee: Oh!

Dawna: So, I like making things for other people. It just- I think it happened kind of naturally, you know? Making things at the juice shop- people were interested! So, then we expanded into more of the savory foods. Yeah! So, I guess I've got to thank my mom for that too! giggles For always being in the kitchen with me when I was younger.

Renee: I love food and I love to cook.

Dawna: Awesome.

Renee: Sometimes like, once in a while, and I want to make my own business.

Dawna: Oh nice!

Renee: To make smoothies and I'm gonna’ put my name on it, Renee Morneau.

Dawna: Nice!

Renee: It's gonna’ be like “Renee Morneau: Smoothie Shop!”

Dawna: I love it! I'm there! Write down your recipes while you’re working on it!

Alison: How did you get started? Because my grandfather ran a food truck.

Dawna: Yeah, I couldn’t even imagine a food truck. I don’t even know that whole process.

Alison: Yeah. It was quite good.

Dawna: Oh yeah! It's very different

Alison: Oh yeah!

Dawna: I think when we first started with Rainbow Juices, we were doing kind of just pop ups around the city. Around Long Beach.

Alison: Yeah.

Dawna: We started juicing out of our home actually. My partner, she teaches yoga-

Alison: Yeah, where are you?

Dawna: I'm in Long Beach, yeah

Alison: Oh yeah, well you’d have to be!

Dawna: laughs Yeah! And then so, basically, some of the coffee shops started wanting some of our juices and so we expanded into the coffee shops and then we opened our own kitchen. Then from there we started doing the food. We just kept kind of rolling with it!

Brian: What kind of foods do you make?

Dawna: Yeah, so Under the Sun, at the café, I do all raw foods. So, it's all raw, plant based. So, I ferment- do a lot of fermenting, blending, food processing, dehydrating. I do- so not everything is a salad! We actually make, like, breads and like, burger patties. All sorts of things. All of our sauces-everything is made from scratch. I started out really loving making desserts but I've switched over and I really love making savory foods and I'd say that fermenting is probably my favorite process.

Brian: Well, thank you!

Dawna: Thank you!

Renee: How long do you work every day?

Dawna it's like good question. It definitely fluctuates but I work -I used to work longer hours at the cafe but I've learned to balance my time better, but I do think of myself as always on call for all of the crew that work with us.

Renee: what kind of café do you work at?

Dawna: So, it’s a raw, vegan, plant based café

Renee: Oh! I love vegan drinks!

Dawna: yeah! Nice, yeah! Yeah so, we have drinks and smoothies and all that. Yeah, so long- pretty long hours but sometimes my work is done from other places that aren't the café. Over the phone, on the computer, but usually like I'd say 8-to-12-hour days.

Renee: Wow! I used to work at Cheesecake Factory over a year and I started -in the beginning I would do the interview first.

Dawna: Nice!

Renee: And I started doing my work. Like 2 hours 9 to 11

Dawna: Oh nice!

Renee: I had to clock in first and then after that I would finish work and clock out.

Dawna: Yep!

Renee: I was doing folding napkins really good and folding aprons.

Dawna: That is super helpful, I'm telling you! Those jobs definitely need someone to be doing those! I'm sure they appreciated you!

Renee: Yeah, all the time. I used to get hot coffee at 7-11.

Dawna: To amp you up!

Renee: I used to buy 2 because I used to work there.

Timothy: Did you go to school, or were you self-taught?

Dawna: I'm so- I did not go to school for cheffing, I am all self-taught. Yeah, I don't even like study it in any kind of traditional sense I just do it. I just do it and learn from my mistakes and learn from my successes.

Tim: Clever! It's like me with some of the stuff I do. I was self-taught.

Dawna: Yeah, I think hands on for me is definitely the way that I learn.

Alison: Now what are your hobbies when you’re not doing the juice thing?

Dawna: Yeah, so when I'm not doing the food stuff...Probably walking is- Walking around the city is my- one of my favorite things but photography. I love photography.

Alison: Me too!

Dawna: Yeah, for probably about 20 years- 20 years ago I took my first photography class in high school and I really loved it and so I love doing that. I love being in the dark room. I don’t go in the dark room anymore. It’s a little bit too tough, I guess, and expensive but with digital it makes it very accessible

Alison: I can't be in dark places anymore. It's too hard on my eyes, so it's too tough on the old eyeballs!

Dawna: Yeah, the darkroom is tough on probably anybody with all those chemicals and everything else involved.

Alison: Yeah. Do you cook on your own time, or what?

Dawna: Yeah, I do actually a lot of the time when I'm coming home from work, I'm like, “Okay I don't wanna’ be in the kitchen anymore”. You know? and then I get home and I'm like, “Alright, what can I do in the kitchen?”

Alison and Dawna laugh

Dawna: I also usually cook for 3 so you know they I wouldn't say they expect a meal from me but they've learned to be ready for them.

Alison: Oh, your kids?

Dawna: My partner and her daughter. Yeah, so they’re my family.

Alison: Oh! Oh, I see!

Brian: What's the funniest thing that’s happened to you when you were cooking?

Dawna: This is like - I wish that I had a memory of every single thing laughs Oh, my gosh well, Okay. I'd say the age old starting the blender without the lid on situation laughs That's happened to me probably only once because once it happens you don't really want it to happen again. You know? So, the blenders on high but it's off so you put the blender cup on there, right?

Brian: Yeah?

Dawna: And you turn it on and it shoots out at the top all over the ceiling, all over the counters, maybe all over your face if you're standing over it! laughs It's funny only after the situation. Has that ever happened to you?

Brian: Well, I used to be in the kitchen with my mom, watching her cook and that’s never happened at our house.

Dawna: laughs yeah, it's something – if you’re careful then it won’t happen.

Brian: Yeah

Dawna: It’s the one time you’re trying to do too much at once.

Brian: Yeah, mom was able to put the lid on the blender tight!

Dawna: Nice! Yeah, I could have used her next to me!

Tim: Do you have a specialty?

Dawna: So, well, I'm thinking that you may be making a specialty item that I like to make up? And in terms of that I'd say that my cashew cheeses are definitely - I think those are my specialty for sure. those -I love them and I would say that they're the best vegan cheese.

Tim: Amen!

Dawna: laughs Thank you! Thanks for having me on, you guys!

Brian: Oh, you’re welcome!

Dawna: I hope you come by and I would love to chat with you if you come by.

Alison: Oh, you’re more than welcome!

Dawna: I would love to come to Able ARTS and check it out and see you guys as well.

Brian: Bye Dawna!

Dawna: Bye!

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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 decide on just one, so we have a 3-logo suite to choose from, dependent on the ArtBeat Radio project. Keep an eye out for all of our new 2022 creations!

Thank you to Julianna and Matthew 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

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Intro music by ArtBeat Radio staff

Music, stories, and more! You’re listening to ArtBeat Radio, a program of Able ARTS Work.

Brian: We welcome you to ArtBeat Radio. In this episode, we interviewed Julianna and Matthew, the logo contest winners for ArtBeat Radio! We asked all kinds of questions regarding the logo contest. We hope you enjoy it.

Renee: The logo consists of a radio tower with lightning bolts as radio waves that Julianna drew and Matthew wrote out ArtBeat Radio in his own style.

Matthew: My name is Matthew and I won the logo contest!

Julianna: Name is Julianna. The logo.

Stephanie: Hello everyone!

Julianna: Oh hi!

Stephanie: My name is Stephanie Monis and I would like-

Matthew: Hi Stephanie

Stephanie: - to welcome everyone to the interview. Matthew and Julianna, welcome. How long have you been with the company?

Matthew: 3 years.

Stephanie: 3 years?

Heidi: What about you Julianna? How long have you been coming to ART Center?

Julianna: It's really long.

Heidi: A long time?

John: Really long?

Julianna: A long time! Oh yeah.

Brian: How did you win the contest?

Matthew: Because I draw. Brian, I have to draw.

Renee: How did you feel when you won the contest?

Matthew: Me, me, me!

Renee: Matthew.

Matthew: I'm feeling happy!

Renee: same question, Julianna.

Julianna: I feel good. Happy.

Renee: Good! Congratulations.

Matthew: Thank you.

Renee: You too, Julianna.

Alison: How did you get into your process?

Matthew: I use my markers to draw stuff- items! The logo items!

Stephanie: What is it like working with a professional graphic designer?

Matthew: Happy!

Stephanie: Happy?

Julianna: It's happy.

Stephanie: Happy?

Julianna: Ah, yes!

Brian: How long did the process take while working with the graphic designer?

Matthew: Easy. It's easy. Take long time.

Renee: What were your inspirations for your art submission, Matthew?

Matthew: ArtBeat Radio logo. I think it had a sound!

Renee: What kind of sound, Matthew?

Matthew: Music!

Renee: Okay. Julianna, what were your inspirations for your art submission?

Julianna: I could hear a sound.

Heidi: Also a sound?

Julianna: Ah, yes! Radio.

Heidi: Radio?

Julianna: Yeah.

Alison: How long have you been creating art?

Matthew: Long time! I know, I know! Long time!

Heidi: Have you been drawing since you were little?

Julianna: Yes. Oh yes. I've been drawing. Drawing, painting, watercolor and colored pencil.

Matthew: I started out with Garfield, hills, Bernie, Cabrillo, and Tucker!

Heidi: that’s what you started with?

Matthew: A lot!

Stephanie: In what way did the art classes here at ART Center help you?

Matthew: I know. Being an artist!

John: Helped you to be an artist, Matthew?

Matthew: Yeah!

Julianna: Papers, pencil.

Heidi: So, they helped you with paper and pencil?

Julianna: Yes.

John: So, supplying?

John: That is a great way to help people, really.

Renee: Congratulations! Thank you for coming.

Matthew: Thank you, Renee.

Renee: You’re welcome.

Heidi: Your logo is the ArtBeat Radio logo from here on out. Congratulations!

clapping

Matthew: Thank you!

Brian: Thank you Matthew and Julianna for being here.

Matthew: You’re welcome!

Brian: It was a good occasion.

Julianna: Thank you!

Brian: Bye Matthew, bye Julianna

Matthew: Bye!

Julianna: Bye, Brian!

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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 the Frankenstein Place” From Rocky Horror Picture Show, they decided they couldn’t live without it and had to rewrite it for their original musical. Everything else is original. Students wrote the story and script, composed the music, designed the characters and sets, cast the production, recorded their voices, made character choices, and edited the whole musical together. Thank you to the CECA Creations II class for creating a beautiful playbill and to the actors who volunteered to partake. we hope you enjoy our musical, “Being Seen”.

Thank you to the CECA Creations II class for this album artwork!

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Intro music by ArtBeat Radio staff Music, stories, and more! You’re listening to ArtBeat Radio, a program of Able ARTS Work.

FADE IN:

OPENING NARRATION

EXT. Roselands Mansion. Pan in on the house.

NARRATOR

Once upon a time, there was an abandoned mansion. It sat amongst the banyan trees—hiding between the vines. No one knew who had once owned the grand stone property. Rumor has it The Roselands house was haunted.

NARRATOR

This is the story of two lads.

BRANSTON headshot.

NARRATOR

Branston (18) is a dark grey sock puppet with green hair that falls messily just passed his eyes. He rocks a crocheted, brown, pointed hat. He is a happy, funny buddy who loves to explore close to home and pet his cat,

PATCHES headshot.

NARRATOR

Patches.

EVAN HEADSHOT.

NARRATOR

Evan (18) is a white sock puppet with a white felt mohawk. He wears wire glasses and has black bags under his eyes from consistent late night video gaming. He is a witty, independent lad.

Both being young, bright individuals, the two believed they had the world at their…fingertips.

EXT. Mall. BRANSTON and EVAN approaching the mall. Focus on Muppets Movie poster.

BRANSTON

(curiously) What do you think the Muppets eat?

EVAN

I don’t know. Hands?

NARRATOR

Well. They certainly were young individuals.

EVAN

I want to get out of this place. See the world. I feel cooped up!

BRANSTON

You know—I've always wanted to go to Spain. Have the Spanish rice, watch flamenco dancers, experience the sights--the music.

EVAN

Let’s go.

BRANSTON

What? Come on, we were just talking.

EVAN

Why not!? We sail all the time. What’s the difference? It’s just a tiny bit of a longer trip.

BRANSTON

I guess—this is the only time we could really take the time to go before we start working...

EVAN

I’ll prepare the boat!

NARRATOR

Branston agreed to set sail despite his reservations. After all, the boys had just finished their schooling, and the world was at their...socks.

[CAMERA show boys walking to the dock with bags of their belongings and BRANSTON has a pic of family]

THE WIND ON MY FACE

THE SUN ON OUR BACKS

BRANSTON

GLAD WE TOOK THE JOURNEY NOW I’M NOT LOOKING BACK!

WE’RE ON OUR WAY--

TO LIVE AND DANCE THROUGH NIGHT AND DAY

ENSEMBLE

OH, THE TIDE- DRAWING US RIGHT INTO SPAIN

OH, THE TIDE- DESTINY LED BY A WAVE

OH, THE TIDE, TIDE,

BRANSTON & EVAN

WILL LEAD US TO WHERE WE NEED TO BE

EVAN

BEING ON THE OPEN SEA

IS ALL I HOPED AND DREAMED FOR

I CAN GUARANTEE, TRULY NOTHING COULD GO WRONG!

NARRATOR

LIFE’S CITRUS STINGS JUST WHEN YOU THINK YOU HAVE LEMONADE

LET IT IN—SAIL THE WAVES CUZ IT’S BETTER TO BE

ALIVE, BETTER ALIVE

ENSEMBLE

OH, THE TIDE- DRAWING US RIGHT INTO SPAIN

OH, THE TIDE- DESTINY LED BY A WAVE

OH, THE TIDE, TIDE,

BRANSTON & EVAN

WILL LEAD US TO WHERE WE NEED TO BE

EXT. Sailboat moving on the water

NARRATOR

So Branston, Evan, and the crew of 3 set sail. In long days,

EXT. Daytime, on the boat

NARRATOR

The crew napped and ate.

In long nights,

EXT. Night-time on the boat

NARRATOR

The crew watched the night sky and dreamt of land.

EXT. Ocean

NARRATOR

They feasted from the sea and experimented with each other's native cuisines. Taco Tuesday featured burritos with rice, beans, fresh shrimp, salmon, and a new catch no one had seen before.

INT. Picture stone fish with an ominous sound effect.

NARRATOR

The ocean was full of tasty surprises.

EXT. Pan on Branston taking a bite of a burrito.

NARRATOR

All of a sudden--

ARRIVAL IN SPAIN SONG BEGINS

INT. Sail boat, rocking—burritos fly out boat

LANGDON

Batten down the hatches!

CAPTAIN KENDRA

Ah! [translates to— We're heeling! To the helm, SO)

AOIFE

Ah! [translates to-- Aye Aye, Captain]

CAPTAIN KENDRA

BA, Help the passengers!

LANGDON

Aye Aye, Captain!

LANGDON leaps and pushes BRANSTON and EVAN onto the floor of the sailboat.

NARRATOR

The storm raged throughout the night. The crew had nothing to do but wait.

(LANGDON sat up in the night. She looked towards BRANSTON and saw a glow or something. She cocks her head to the side and goes back to sleep)

LANGDON

Strange.

ARRIVAL IN SPAIN SONG BEGINS TO TRANSITION

EXT. Streets of Spain. People are walking, carts are moving, vendors are out.

NARRATOR

By morning, the crew realized they had reached...

ALL

Land!

NARRATOR

They scrambled off the sailboat to explore the rich Spanish culture.

CAPTAIN KENDRA

Welcome to Spain!

EVAN

Wow, do you smell that food!?

AOIFE

Look at the flowers!

LANGDON

Listen to the music!

BRANSTON

Look at all that fruit!

EXT. A fruit cart comes by between the crowd and runs straight into BRANSTON whom the cart passes through. BRANTSON looks shocked.

BRANSTON

Did anyone see that?!

AOIFE

See what?

BRANSTON

Throw something at me.

(AOIFE throws an orange at BRANSTON)

BRANSTON

What. Is. Happening?!

LANGDON

It can’t be...

CAPTAIN KENDRA

Langdon, speak up!

LANGDON

I thought it was a dream. Back on the boat, during that awful storm. I saw... something change about Branston. It was like he was floating above his body...like a...ghost.

EVAN

Cooooool!

BRANSTON, shocked

I’m dead?

CAPTAIN KENDRA

And it appears no one but the crew can see you.

EVAN

Hey! Stop that worrying! This is an opportunity. Imagine all the things you can do now that you’re invisible to everyone else!

BEGIN PARTY MUSIC

NARRATOR

So, they took advantage of Branston’s newfound-- “talent”. Branston did everything an invisible person/ghost would do. He walked through walls, snuck into fancy restaurants, played pranks, and snuck into the biggest baseball games.

For weeks, the boys mischievously galivanted through the town. They frequented the Spanish clubs as they danced and played their pranks.

One fateful night, Branston noticed unusual activity coming from the other side of the dance floor. Purses, candles, silverware all mysteriously levitated. Suddenly—a figure! A figure with the same translucent paleness as Branston—a fellow ghost? Branston drifted through the crowd, but by the time he was on the other side of the dance floor, they were gone.

BRANSTON

Evan! Come quick!

EVAN

What’s up?

BRANSTON

I think I saw a ghost!

EVAN

[he laughs.] Nice one buddy.

BRANSTON

No, really. I think I saw someone else like me…but they just left.

EVAN

Cooooool! Let’s check behind the club.

NARRATOR

The boys rushed outside and began to walk down the alley when they heard singing from a villa.

GHOST SONG

ENSEMBLE

SING FOR THE FRIENDS WE HAVE

OH, SING

BECAUSE WE CAN

OH, SING

HERE’S A PLACE WE CAN

SING WITH THE ONES YOU LOVE

DAISY

HERE WE HAVE A HOME, FREE OF THE OUTSIDE WORLD--

JECKO

YEEEHAW

JASMINE

OH, PLENTY OF FOOD TO EAT, PART OF A FAMILY

JECKO

HEY HEY

JECKO

Welcome to Villa Fantasma!

I am Jecko.

JASMINE (IN ENGLISH ACCENT)

I’m Jasmine.

DAISY (IN SPANISH ACCENT)

And I’m Daisy.

EVAN

This is Branston, and I’m Evan. This is a cool hangout you got!

JASMINE (IN ENGLISH ACCENT)

Evan, you’re the first living sock who I’ve known to be able to see us.

EVAN

Awesome!

BRANSTON

I didn’t know there were others like me out there.

JECKO

Over the years, we found each other and started this family. It can be hard to feel invisible...let alone BE invisible to most.

BRANSTON

Wow, I guess I’m not the only one. But I don’t know what you’re talking about. Being invisible is great! We can get away with anything.

DAISY (IN SPANISH ACCENT)

Give it time.

NARRATOR

It didn’t take long for Branston to find out what they were talking about. As the days and nights dragged on, Branston realized he couldn’t go out without Evan. Driving while invisible, openly eating in public invisible, and taking a stroll while holding Patches seemed to be impossible without drawing attention and fear.

[PATCHES and BRANSTON are curled up together. BRANSTON looks sad. PATCHES tries to nudge him for a pet with no comfort given to BRANSTON. PATCHES gives up and looks around. CAMERA looks to a picture of BRANSTON and his family. PATCHES meows and moves over towards the picture, rubbing his head on it. BRANSTON looks over]

HOME PLAYS

BRANSTON

HOME IS WHERE I WANT TO BE-GIN TO FIND MY WAY

I’M TIRED OF FLYING WANDERING LIKE I’M OKAY

I’VE GOT A NEW PLAN, BETTER THAN

THROWING MY AFTERLIFE AWAY

THE INVISIBLE MAN CAN LEND A HAND

INSTEAD OF SITTING ON THE BENCH

HOME IS WHERE THEY HAVE GOOD EATS

RUNNING THROUGH FIELDS FEELS GOOD ON MY FEET

I’LL FIND MY HAPPILY EVER AFTER, YEAH

AND PATCHES AND I CAN RELAX

I KNOW WHERE I’LL GO

GOING HOME

I’LL FIND A PLACE FOR US TO BELONG

[during musical break, CAMERA shows video of ghost friends in spain in slow motion having fun]

[show BRANSTON waking up]

NARRATOR

The next day, BRANSTON left his home with more determination than his little teenage life had ever seen.

[show outside of ghost home]

BRANSTON

Hey! Jecko!

JECKO

Hey hey hey! What’s up?

BRANSTON

I have an idea. I like what you guys have got going here, but I’m missing home. Do you think you could help me get something started back in America?

[JECKO smiles and nods]

[Scene opens with Evan with sideways glasses walking slowly—very tired.]

BRANSTON

[timid] Hey, Evan. I need to talk to you about something.

EVAN

Me too...[blurts] I’m thinking maybe it’s time to go home! I’m tired of staying up late and partying every night. I just want my bed, and I want sleep! I hope that’s okay with you.

BRANSTON

That’s exactly what I was going to say. It’s time to go home and start our new lives.

PATCHES

Meow.

NARRATOR

That day, the crew gathered. Captain Kendra, Aoife, Langdon, Branston, Evan, Jecko, and of course, Patches, set sail back to America.

[show sail boat flipped horizontally and headed the opposite direction]

NARRATOR

Branston returned to his family home, the Roselands House, and with Jecko’s help, created a home where ghosts could feel seen. Evan became an ambassador for healthy ghost and sock puppet relationships so his friends could feel comfortable anywhere they went. Ghosts came from around the country to experience and partake in the haunted family.

As for me, I've been at the mansion since their 100-year anniversary. I continued to provide for the ghosts in the house, and they even helped me out with my music! The Daddy Yankee Mansion--

BRANSTON

Roselands Mansion!

NARRATOR

Is a home for all.

[finale- sailing and home combo]

[curtain call- disco music]

FADE OUT:

THE END

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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 Corder, Matthew Campano and Cristina Mariotta for being part of this panel.

Thank you to Stephanie Monis 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

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Intro music by ArtBeat Radio staff: Music, stories and more. You’re listening to ArtBeat Radio, a program by Able ARTS Work.

Stephanie: Welcome back to ABR.

Jillian: This year we’re more accessible. We have audio transcriptions with every episode.

Stephanie: In October we held a panel where we talked about our identities.

Jillian: Hope you enjoy it!

Stephanie: I hope you enjoy

Heidi: Alright, Folx, so we’ll just kind of get started. It’s just a conversation. I know that Savannah was talking a little bit about how today is part 2 to our inclusive language panel. So, thank you all for joining. I’m so excited to hear what you have to say. The first thing that I want to just let you know is that we are being recorded right now, so anything you say here will go out to other people. Is everybody okay with that?

Group: Yeah/yes

Heidi: Okay, okay. Let me know if you say anything and then you’re like “oh, actually I don’t want other people to hear that” and then we can just take it out, okay? The other thing that I kind of wanted to mention is – if I say something that you don’t agree with, please correct me.

Cristina: Yes

Heidi: It would help me understand your point of view- I think the same for everybody in this class? I don’t want to speak for- okay! Yeah, just if there’s something where you’re like, “Hey actually, I don’t agree with that!” Let us know, help us learn. Teach us your ways. We’re going to go around and do introductions. You can say as much about you as you want, or as little about you as you want. Just whatever you’re comfortable with, okay?

Max: I am Max. I live in California. I’m interested in becoming a screenwriter. I go to college and I have Autism. Yeah, and I’ve also written two screenplays before. I’ve also done some work in theater and acting in theater productions. That’s all the stuff that I’ve done.

Timothy: My name is Timothy Holmes. I am 34-years old. I soon- in some months I’ll be 35 and I was born in Long Beach California. I have Autism and I’ve been in the program for 4 years! After this year, it’ll be 5, and I’m glad to be here.

Stephanie: Hi, I’m Stephanie. I am 32-years old. Gonna be 33 soon. I also have Autism and I'm very excited about today, and I live in San Diego and I am glad to be here.

Cristina: My name is Cristina Mariotta. I live in Long Beach. I am 37-years old. I have Autism and we are disabled. I was in high school, I was in middle school, and elementary school.

Matthew: My name is Matthew Campano. I live in Long Beach California. I have Autism, and I’m an artist!

Max: Nice!

Alison: I’m Alison Salo and I have Cerebral Palsy

Brian: My name is Brian Corder

Heidi: My name is Heidi. I work for Able ARTS Work

Matthew: Hey Heidi

Heidi: Hi! I think- I don’t know. I lose track. I want to say 3 years I’ve been here. I’m a music therapist and I help run ArtBeat Radio.

Sydney: My name is Sydney. I am the virtual learning coordinator at Able ARTS Work and I have been here for almost 5 years now and I am an artist as well.

Matthew: Artist!

laughter from group

Savannah: Hi, I’m Savannah. I am a drama instructor

Matthew: Hi Savannah!

Savannah: Hi, Matthew! I am a drama instructor here at Able ARTS Work. I’ve been here for a little over a year, and I’m super excited to be here with Ya'll.

Renee: My name is Renee Morneau. I’m 38-years old. I’m Down’s Syndrome. I have lots of friends. I am a fulltime auntie. I have 2 nieces and 2 nephews.

Max: Nice!

Heidi: Renee, I noticed that you said you are Down’s Syndrome, and Stephanie, I noticed that you said you have Autism. Where one of you says, you know, you are something, one of you says you have something. Does anybody know what person-first language is?

Max: No, what is that?

Heidi: You said something which a lot of people call people-first language. You said, “I am- I have Autism” and not “I am Autistic”. So, I was wondering why you choose to say it that way or if you’ve ever thought about that?

Stephanie: I say it that way because I feel comfortable with saying that because I feel like even though I’m Autistic, I feel proud of that.

Heidi: Okay. Will you talk a little bit more about that, Stephanie?

Stephanie: I feel proud of being Autistic because it's just who I am!

Matthew: I’m a special artist teenager.

Heidi: Ooh, what do you mean by special?

Matthew: I’m special!

Sydney: What makes you special, Matthew?

Matthew: Artist

Heidi: Tim, you were also somebody who chose to say that you have Autism instead of saying like, you are Autistic. Have you ever thought about that word?

Timothy: As a matter of fact, I take that back. I’m an Autistic. I don’t have like Autism. I just have a learning disability. I take that back.

Heidi: Okay!

Sydney: You have a right to take that back. May I ask why you choose to take it back?

Timothy: Well, I just don’t feel like I have Autism. It’s like I’m Autistic. That’s a better way for me to say it. So, I have a learning disability, so I learn things a little slower, but I pick up things a little bit quicker, you know? And I’m very much mature and I know how to be an adult.

Savannah: So, Tim. I notice that you’re using different language, so you said “I have a learning disability and “I am Autistic”. What's different between those two things for you?

Timothy: It just describes who I am.

Sydney: Absolutely.

Stephanie: There you go.

Heidi: Max, during your introduction you also said you have Autism. Would you like to talk a little bit about why you say it that way? And not that you’re Autistic?

Max: Oh, I guess I haven’t really thought about like the way I speak. Or, I suppose the way I say in like, when I have stuff like that.

Sydney: It’s just what comes naturally?

Max: Yeah, I guess. Maybe. I guess maybe, I guess I maybe have a fascination with stuff like I'm fascinated with learning things. I'm really into reading about history and stuff, and I’m also really into like writing and I really enjoy writing stuff down.

Heidi: It sounds like a lot of us really haven’t put too much thought into the language we use. It just feels like us and what's coming naturally.

Max: Yeah.

Heidi: Okay. I guess I’m sort of wondering like, between saying “I’m disabled” or “I have a disability”, what would you prefer?

Alison: I have a disability

Brian: I have a disability

Sydney: Why do you choose that one over the other? There’s no wrong answer.

Brian: I just would feel more comfortable.

Heidi: What feels more comfortable about that? I’m wondering.

Brian: I don’t know I feel if I said that I’m disabled more than the other thing...

Sydney: It’s a hard question. It’s okay! Are you maybe feeling like you’d like to pick another adjective about yourself?

Brian: I feel like the one thing, disabled, I feel like one is too stifling.

Heidi: Stifling?

Brian: I don’t know why I feel that way but-

Savannah: Yeah!

Brian: I feel that it’s too stifling.

Sydney: Do you feel like by “stifling” you mean it’s just like a box?

Brian: Yeah. Plus, I had a mom who was too overprotective. I mean, we had a library right next to, well to our house, and mom wouldn’t let me cross Maple and it’s a teeny tiny distance. So, that’s why I felt like I was in that box.

Sydney: That makes sense.

Heidi: Almost like the way that other people treated you might have put you in that box?

Brian: And it made me so doggone frustrated with my mom. Given all, I love my mom, and I'm sure you feel the same way.

Heidi: giggles

Alison: Yes!

Heidi: I hear you

Alison: I’m sorry to say, I love my mom and dad but my dad would say don’t do that to Alison.

Brian: Look at me now. I’m making reservations on Access. Before the pandemic was here, I used to do that and I crossed the street to Monks.

Heidi: To Monks. Yep! You’re an independent man now!

Brian: Yeah

Heidi: Great!

Max: Nice!

Heidi: Well, real quick. I just want to swing it over to Max and Stephanie. I know you haven’t really had the chance to talk in a while. Is there anything you want to add? Anything that came into your mind about this. About disabilities or Autism or anything?

Stephanie: I want to say positive stuff about my Autism instead of negative stuff.

Max: Yeah! I haven’t really thought- yeah. I guess I don’t really think of it except the negative stuff. I guess I don’t think of the negative stuff. I guess some people don’t understand-can't understand- don't know that I’m Autistic. I guess some of the positives can- I guess I’m very creative giggles That’s what I’m thinking.

Heidi: Not so much the negatives but the positives and who you are. Well, folx. We are out of time. Is there anything else where you were like “ooh, I really wish I had said this”?

Alison: I do! I also have eye-hand coordination. It’s part of my Cerebral Palsy. Part of my Cerebral Palsy is that my eyes don’t see the way that they should and I can only use part of my left hand and I'm right-handed.

Heidi: Renee, I saw your hand up. Do you have one more quick thing to add?

Renee: I had my heart surgery before at my mom’s old work before and I was 5-years old.

Heidi: That’s a young age to have heart surgery.

Max: Yeah, that’s really young.

Stephanie: How are you doing now, Renee?

Renee: It’s really awesome!

Stephanie: Yeah, you feeling good?

Renee: Yeah, I know my identity. I have a great life.

Max: Nice!

Heidi: I think that’s a great note to end it on.

Max: Also, one more thing. I actually did some work on short films in high school for part of film class. Doing those is fun.

Heidi: Yeah, just speaking with your group- it's such a creative group of people, you folx. Alright, well thank you folx for joining! We’ll have to do this again.

Renee: I always have support of you guys.

Heidi: Well we’re happy to be here, Renee

Renee: And my family too.

Alison: I like doing this.

Brian: I’ve got something to add. I want to thank you guys for being- being there for my support. So, I want to thank you, Renee for saying that so I could say what I had to say to Heidi.

Renee: You’re welcome!

Alison: I want to thank Heidi and everybody for helping me out

Max: Yeah

Heidi: Alright folx, have a great weekend!

Max: Thank you

Heidi: Have a great rest of your day. Thank you so much for joining and we’ll see ya’ll later!

Jillian: Comment and subscribe to our channel!

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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 Friday, January 28th 2022.

Thank you to Max Lecanu-Fayet, Stephanie Monis, Renee Morneau, Timothy Holmes, Alison Salo, Brian Corder, Rhett Barnett and Cristina Mariotta for being part of this panel.

Thank you to Stephanie Monis 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

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Intro music by ArtBeat Radio staff: Music, stories and more. You’re listening to ArtBeat Radio (ABR), a program by Able ARTS Work.

Stephanie: Welcome back to ABR. This is our first episdoe of 2022!

Jillian: This year we’re more accessible. We have audio transcriptons with every episode.

Stephanie: In October we held a panel where we talked about our identities.

Jillian: Hope you enjoy it!

Stephanie: I hope you enjoy

Heidi: Hi everybody. Thank you so much for volunteering to be part of this panel. We really appreciate it and want to hear what your thoughts are about these topics. First, we're just going to go around and introduce ourselves. You can include whatever information you like, or you can just say your name. It's up to you but I'll start. My name is Heidi. I work at ART Center as a music therapist and I've been here about two-and-a-half years.

Sydney: So, I am Sydney. Almost all of you guys know me. I used to work at ART Center as the assistant program manager, and now I am the virtual learning coordinator for Able ARTS Work. I am an artist. I am also an art historian, which is cool for you, Max. We’ll talk about history sometime. I am very excited to talk with you guys today.

Savannah: Hi, Ya’ll! I'm Savannah. I’m a drama instructor here at Able ARTS Work stationed at ART Center. I think most of y'all know me and have worked on playwriting and storytelling and all those fun things.

Stephanie: Okay, I’m Stephanie J. Monis. I am 32-years old and I have a disability called Autism.

Matthew: Matthew Campano I live in Long Beach. I’m in Able ARTS Work.

Cristina: My name is Cristina Mariotta. I live in Long Beach, California. I live with my mom. I have my dog. I live by Able ARTS Work, my program is 15 years.

Heidi: You live with your mom and your dog and you've been here 15 years?

Cristina: Yeah.

Heidi: Thanks for sharing, Cristina.

Timothy: My name is Timothy Holmes, and I'm 34-years old. I’ve lived in Long Beach, California all my life. What else? I've been in the program for...For like four years. Four and a half years now. I’m enjoying it and I have a learning disability, but I can do art very well.

Max: My name is Max Lecanu-Fayet I am 20 years old. I'm attending Palomar college once a week and I have Autism, and I have an interest in history so I really enjoy reading about stuff in history, and also, I want to become a screenwriter someday.

Renee: My name is Renee Morneau. I’m 38-years old, and I’m Down’s Syndrome.

Brian: My name is Brian Corder and I have CP. I’ve been having CP all my life, so I’ve been in a wheelchair, but I’ve been known to walk around home with a walker. Recently I got refitted for some more braces. In a few weeks or so, I’ll have new braces, so I’ll be walking!

Heidi: Okay, folks, so we’re just going to talk a little about identity today. Sort of - there's no right answer, there's no wrong answers. We’re just having a conversation. We're going to start talking about identity. First question is; how would you define identity?

Matthew: Identity is ID!

Sydney: An ID? Okay.

Heidi: Will you tell us more about that Matthew?

Matthew: Matthew Campano.

Sydney: So, your name is your identity, Matthew?

Matthew: Yeah!

Sydney: What do you think, Stephanie? What makes your identity?

Stephanie: My identity is – does it mean something that you admire or something that you like? Is that what it means or, does it mean something else?

Heidi: Identity means I think whatever you think. I love your description of it being something- something that you are or something that you like. Will you share a little bit more about that with us? What do you picture as being yourself? What's your identity?

Stephanie: Well, I have after this, I have an appointment and we are doing a play that I wrote.

Max: Nice!

Stephanie: Yeah, it's really- It's really fun, and yeah. I actually wrote it.

Heidi: What's it about? Will you share with us?

Stephanie: It's a love comedy in the hospital between Oliver Twist and Annie.

Heidi: I love that.

Stephanie: Yeah.

Heidi: That’s beautiful. So, in talking about identify, you talked about creative art therapies and writing a play. Is playwriting something that you would consider part of your identity? nods I love that. Are there any other aspects when you see them you go; “That's me. That's Stephanie”?

Stephanie: Sign language.

Heidi: Sign language.

Matthew: I'm an artist!

Sydney: There you go!

Matthew: I’m an artist, see?

Stephanie: That is pretty good, Matt.

Matthew: Thank you!

Heidi: Stephanie shared that - you know identity feels like stuff that she loves and things that she enjoys. She mentioned playwriting. Matthew mentioned being an artist, Max is a screenwriter.

Max: Yeah!

Heidi: And loves history

Max: I wrote a script back in high school.

Heidi: Ooh! What about?

Max: It's based on a story I had written and it's about these siblings who grew up on an island in like the 30s, and they get a visit from their uncle, and actually, things go crazy. The island gets invaded.

Brian: Now, Max.

Max: Yeah?

Brian: I want to ask you a question.

Max: Yeah?

Alison: I do too but I’ll let Brian go first.

Brian: Now, what is the difference between a script writer and a screenwriter? Or is there any difference?

Max: I don't think there's like a difference. It’s just like people- I guess it’s the same thing. I think they’re the same thing. They write stuff and they turn into films or TV show episodes.

Tim: Identity is like knowing who you are and what you're capable of.

Stephanie: Wow, Tim! That’s a good-

Max: Yeah, that’s a good one!

Matthew: Good, Stephanie!

Sydney: So, how do you think that definition applies to you, Tim? What do you think about how you’re capable and who you are?

Timothy: Well, knowing what you’re capable of and knowing what you can handle. Like if you could talk to people you can - like Stephanie said, or by using sign language. Or, sometimes just write words on a paper and then see it for yourself.

Stephanie: Yeah, totally!

Sydney: Do you think your identity can be changed, Alison? Over time?

Alison: Yes. I think- I don't know the exact words, you know?

Brian: Well, are you trying to say more confident?

Alison: Not exactly, but more outgoing.

Brian: Oh! More outgoing-was the sound that you were making?

Alison: Yeah! More outgoing.

Renee: My identity is Down syndrome. I’m 38. I have a lot of family and friends, and I care about loving and caring, and an adorable boyfriend. He’s Down’s Syndrome like me. I’m telling you with my life. Like, be 50-years old, get engaged, get married, and live together, and then I'll have kids someday. I can go to college sometimes that.

Max: Nice! I’d eventually start a family as my own.

Renee: Me too! laughs. My hands and fingers is different and they’re bent how when I was a baby because I am Down’s Syndrome.

Heidi: Brian, do you want to share a little bit about your identity?

Brian: I’ve felt that I’m getting to be my own person. I’m advocating for myself a lot more and I’m saying, “Hey, this is not right!”. So, I stand up for myself.

Alison: I do too! Boy, do I ever!

Stephanie: Identity is something that you really admire.

Matthew: Who are you?

Max: Yeah, who you are.

Rhett: I’m a cool person, yeah.

Sydney: What makes you a cool person Rhett?

Rhett: Talking to people.

Cristina: I remember when I was in school, I met my friend Tim. We were talking about- We were not liking wearing the clothes. Not liking the pants because I wore clothes. I don't like them either because I remember not liking wearing this in the community because that's too much. Too much clothing isn’t always a good one. See, you are a good program. I remember because we're not like the - right it up my body. Because I like to skirt. And I have never because people because can I talk to you when I was in the program. You don’t yell at me. I remember because I was was not liking wearing the pants because that’s not good, and they would hurt my body. They’re too tight because I like skirts better than pants.

Heidi: Would you say that wearing clothing of your choice is important for you?

Cristina: Yeah, the skirts and I remember because people who cannot talk to me because I was in the program and I was not verbal.

Heidi: So, Cristina, you mentioned verbal or non-verbal. Does somebody want to sort of talk about what that means? Being verbal and non-verbal.

Cristina: Verbal is speak. People can talk to me and I want to speak. This is called verbal-not verbal communication and non-verbal is a learning disorder.

Heidi: Okay, so I heard you say communication. So, verbal communication is using their words?

Cristina: Yeah.

Heidi: And then non-verbal. What are some ways that we can communicate nonverbally? Stephanie, I see your hand up.

Stephanie: People that are non-verbal use a device.

Savannah: Stephanie what's another nonverbal way that you use to communicate?

Stephanie: I love sign language laughs

Savannah: Why do you love sign language so much?

Stephanie: Because it’s a verbal communication.

Sydney: Do you mean visual?

Stephanie: Yeah, visual communication.

Sydney: Okay.

Stephanie: Yeah, I’m going to get my degree for a translator so I can talk to my friends.

Max: Nice!

Savannah: Stephanie is it important to communicate with your friends that might not use verbal speech?

Stephanie: Yeah.

Max: Yeah. That sounds like a good thing to do.

Renee: And be and caring and loving person.

Max: Right.

Heidi: Yeah, Renee. So, it sounds like being a caring and loving person – one of the good ways that we could do that is by changing our communication styles to make sure that we’re inclusive to everybody. We’re out of time for today but I just want to say thank you so much for all of you coming to this panel, and sharing about yourselves, about your identity, and what's important to you. We’ll consider this a part one for our discussion and maybe next week we will come together and do a part two. Thank you!

Jillian: Comment and subscribe at our channel!

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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

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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 organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 22 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! In this episode, we’ll hear musical expression from the artists at EPI.

(0:16) “Happy Holiday Blues” - EPI musicians, Jamond Pearson, Adam Muraida, Elizabeth Correa, Emilio Zuniga, Roberto Lugardo, Rudolph (Rudy) Austin, Daniel Jacobs

For this holiday number, the students in EPI the Musical, as well as guest stars from Curators of the Lost Art voted to create a piece that was both upbeat and sentimental, hence The Blues. In writing this song, the group processed about what was most important to them this holiday, exploring ideas that they would like while showing gratitude for having the most important things that they need. The lyrics consist of contributions from each student. Additionally, several of our artists can be heard performing featured solos that they recorded and edited in Logic Pro. We hope you enjoy the Happy Holiday Blues spirit!

Well, I’d like to see a reindeer

Or Christmas Lights (Adam)

A helpful troop of Elves (Elizabeth)

Or Santa Claus tonight (Greco)

But if I don’t that would alright too

I got what I need it’s the happy holiday Blues

And I’d love some new clothes (Elizabeth)

Or my own big Horse (Adam)

Some James Brown Tickets (Jamond)

New decorations (Greco)

But if I don’t get them, I think I’m gonna make it through

I got what I need it’s the happy holiday blues

I’m happy because I’ve got what I need

Family, Love, and friends with me

I feel the music in my soul

Pumping that positive tune

That’s why I got what I need with the happy holiday blues

Well I’m craving some hot chocolate

Or Christmas Ham

Rice with butter

Or a Gingerbread Man

But if I can’t eat them, I’ll still feel full it true

I’m full with what I need it’s the happy holiday blues

You know I’d love to play some Board Games

Or bake cookies

Decorate the tree

Match a Christmas movie

But if I can’t do that, I’ll still have fun with you

I got what I need it’s the happy holiday blues

Featured Soloists

Jamond Pearson:

Vocal Riffs – “fun with you,” “positive tune,” “here comes Santa Claus too,” “Good Job Rudy,” “oh yeah” “Happy Holidays to you” “Holiday Blues..yeah!”

Adam Muraida:

Xylophone solo
Conducted placement of snaps and guiro
Verbalization: “tree” and “horse”

Elizabeth Correa

Vocalization solo
Conducted placement of jingle bells and claps

Emilio Zuniga

Verbalization “YUM”

Roberto Lugardo

Verbalization: “and that’s the blues”

Rudolph (Rudy) Austin:

Vocalization “UH”

Daniel Jacobs

Vocalization

(4:16) “Holiday Song” - EPI Musicians, Carlos Arredondo, Joyce Go, Daniel Jacobs, Rita Komsky and Emilio Lopez

This piece was created by the artists from EPI’s Social Music Therapy Group in celebration of the holidays that each of them celebrate. The holidays that are included in this piece are Christmas and Hannukah. Each lyric is a holiday tradition from each of the artists with their family and friends. The artists created a list of traditions and placed them in a lyrical format to form a song. All lyrics were written by the artists and each artist contributed a vocal or instrumental improvisation into the piece.

I feel happy watching movies

Like Rudolph and his songs

There’s Christmas carols to sing all day long

On Christmas Eve we’ll get the best tamales out

That’s what it’s all about

Come on let’s sing this holiday song

Hanukkah has come around

I can hardly wait

We’ll light the menorah

I’m counting down the days

Playing dreidel with my family

Singing songs like these really brings me peace

Shaker: Daniel Jacobs

Piano: Emilio Lopez

Vocals: Joyce Go, Daniel Jacobs, Rita Komsky and Emilio Lopez

(6:56) Let it Snow – Dean Martin (cover) by Jamond Pearson, Adam Muraida, Emilio Lopez, and Greco Ancona

EPI musicians bring you a cover of a winter classic, Let it Snow! In this tune you’ll hear a jolly backing track that features EPI voices and instruments.

Oh, the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
And since we've no place to go
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

It doesn't show signs of stopping
And I've brought me some corn for popping
The lights are turned way down low
Let it snow, let it snow

When we finally say goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you really hold me tight
All the way home I'll be warm

And the fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still goodbyeing
But as long as you love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, and snow

When we finally say goodnight
How I'll hate going out in the storm
But if you really grab me tight
All the way home I'll be warm

And the fire is slowly dying
And, my dear, we're still goodbyeing
But as long as you love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, and snow

Thank you to EPI 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

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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 cover of this special song, what she wanted the album artwork to look like and which artist she would like to create it.

Here is a message to the listeners from Renee:

“Hi, my name is Renee Morneau and this is my first time producing a podcast episode! I want to be a professional ballet dancer. I hope you like it! Enjoy the show!”

Thank you to Eric Recillas for this wonderful piano cover and Brian Corder for this album artwork!

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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” Lyrics

I can see clearly now the rain is gone I can see all obstacles in my way Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind

It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day

Oh, yes I can make it now the pain is gone All of the bad feelings have disappeared Here is that rainbow I've been praying for

It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day

I can see clearly now the rain is gone I can see all obstacles in my way Here is that rainbow I've been praying for

It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshiny day

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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 down a road and back again
Your heart is true, you're a pal and a confidant

I'm not ashamed to say
I hope it always will stay this way
My hat is off, won't you stand up and take a bow

And if you threw a party
Invited everyone you knew
Well, you would see the biggest gift would be from me
And the card attached would say

Wanna thank you yeah
Wanna thank you
Wanna thank you yeah
Wanna thank you

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 21 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! In this episode, we’ll hear musical expression from the artists at CECA.

(0:18) Hard Rock Remix- CECA's Remix Culture Class

Students from CECA's Remix Culture class used samples from 70s hard rock and country in order to put together a Hard Rock song with a modern feel. Students made choices about the melodic elements of the guitars as well as how each sample would be manipulated.

(2:15) From Folk to Dance- CECA's Remix Culture Class

CECA's Remix culture class put this EDM influenced dance track by sampling folk songs from the 2010s and Dance music from the 90s. Each song sampled was chosen by students in the class, and students also made choices regarding the rhythmic elements of the drums and melodic instruments.

(6:16) Turkish Rock and Roll- CECA's World Music Class

CECA's World Music class completed this project as they finished learning about the diverse musical pallet from the country of Turkey. The song is in Hungarian Minor, and uses the Turkish instrument the Oud, along with more conventional rock instruments, such as the guitar, bass, drums and keyboard. Students chose the tempo and all rhythmic and melodic elements of the song.

(3:16) Como La Single Ladies- CECA's Melody Maker Class

CECA's Melody Maker class could not decide between writing a song or conducting an interview for their next project, so-- they decided to do both! Clients interviewed two of their peers, used their favorite songs, and rewrote the lyrics to cover their interview questions. Clients chose questions, wrote lyrics, chose instruments, and directed the project. They hope you enjoy listening!

Interview (Como La Flor/Single Ladies) We wanted to know about each other To learn favorite music and colors Satchel likes Aladdin, oh yeahLion King for Drea and Beauty & Beast for Maria Welcome to the show Let’s see what there is to know about you and all that makes you A-a-y Maria and Drea A-a-y Maria and Drea

BOO boo boo! There goes a ghost!

Asking questions! Getting answers

Asking questions! Here’s our interview!

PJ wondered

What do you prefer?

Music or art?

Maria likes art

Drea likes art

Charlie and Paul like art

Question for you

Woof woof woof

Maria and Drea like dogs

Drea likes

Beyonce, yeah

Charlie and Paul like breakfast

Here’s our interview with Drea and Maria

Learning all about our pals at CECA

Here’s our interview with Drea and Maria

Wha-oh-oh-oh-oh-ooh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh

Here’s our interview with Drea and Maria

Learning all about our pals at CECA

Here’s our interview with Drea and Maria

Wha-oh-oh

(5:36) Sing- CECA's Musical Storytelling Class

CECA's Musical Storytelling class presents a song from their original musical. The clients wrote the entire story and script, composed each song, and designed sock puppet characters and sets. This song depicts when the main characters, Branston and Evan, stumble across a band of ghosts.

Sing for the friends we have

Oh, sing

Because we can

Oh, sing

Here’s a place we can

Sing with the ones you love

Here we have a home, free of the outside world--

Yeeehaw

Oh, plenty of food to eat, part of a family

Hey hey

Villa Fantasma es mi familia

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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!

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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 adding their own instruments and vocals. Students wrote their own lyrics and wanted it to be something you could dance to. A text-to-speech device can be heard towards the beginning of the song, which is being controlled by a student.

Lyrics:

Welcome to our world of song

Whether you sing or play an instrument,

You matter everyday

So, join us in our world of song

This song is like a bright, sunshiny day in Hawaii

Oh yeah

A truly, sunshiny day

Yeah

This song is like a bright, sunshiny day in Hawaii

Oh yeah

A truly, sunshiny day

Yeah

2:28 “Rock”

Students wanted to write and record a rock song. Throughout the song, you’ll be able to hear some live instruments and samples that students either recorded or chose themselves. The class was listening to some 70s and 80s rock and were inspired by that to create this song.

(4:03) “Stand By Me (Cover)”

The class wanted to do a cover and voted to do Stand By Me. In this rendition, students are singing the bass part, verses, and the chorus. The keyboard in the song is being played by a student as well. A text-to-speech device can also be heard throughout the song, which is being controlled by a student to make it sound like it is singing.

Lyrics:

When the night has come

And the land is dark

And the moon is the only light we'll see

No, I won't be afraid

Oh, I won't be afraid

Just as long as you stand

Stand by me

So darlin', darlin'

Stand by me, oh, stand by me

Oh, stand, stand by me

Stand by me

If the sky that we look upon

Should tumble and fall

Or the mountain should crumble to the sea

I won't cry, I won't cry

No, I won't shed a tear

Just as long as you stand

Stand by me

And darlin', darlin'

Stand by me, oh, stand by me

Oh, stand now, stand by me

Stand by me

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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 students. Students recorded their own vocals and instruments and also added pre-recorded samples they found.

(0:52) “Halloween Scare” Original story written by Christy Culling, Cristina Mariotta, Summer Mariotta, and Tran Nguyen

(2:55) Halloween History Corner, brought to you by Timothy Holmes and Brian Corder

(6:33) “Monster Mash” cover by Brian Corder, Eric Recillas, Alison Salos, Christie Pagan, Amjad Haddad, Maria Ramirez, Reid Moriarty, and Nancy Terrey

I was working in the lab, late one night When my eyes beheld an eerie sight For my monster from his slab, began to rise And suddenly to my surprise

He did the monster mash (The monster mash) It was a graveyard smash (He did the mash) It caught on in a flash (He did the mash) He did the monster mash

From my laboratory in the castle east To the master bedroom where the vampires feast The ghouls all came from their humble abodes To get a jolt from my electrodes

They did the monster mash (The monster mash) It was a graveyard smash (They did the mash) It caught on in a flash (They did the mash) They did the monster mash

Out from his coffin, Drac's voice did ring Seems he was troubled by just one thing He opened the lid and shook his fist and said "Whatever happened to my Transylvania Twist?

It's now the monster mash (The monster mash) And it's a graveyard smash (It's now the mash) It's caught on in a flash (It's now the mash) It's now the monster mash

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 19 of Quarantunes ,where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! Today we have a spooky episode from EPI!

(0:18) “Ghostbusters” cover by EPI Musicians (Carlos Arredondo, Greco Ancona, Emilio Lopez, Jamond Pearson, Adam Muraida, Griselda Ramos)

EPI Musicians reimagine a Halloween classic! In this tune, you will hear brand new lyrics depicting a brand new monster, a spooky dancing chef (as seen on the album artwork)! EPI musicians worked on recreating the lyrics, recording their own voices, and recording their own instruments to add to the iconic backing track.

If something smells good

Under your kitchen hood

Who you gonna call?

Ghostbusters!

If you hear a guitar

And it sounds real good

Who you gonna call?

Ghostbusters!

I ain't 'fraid of no chef

If you find him cooking

Hiding in your closet

Who can you call?

Ghostbusters!

Making spooky empanadas

Singing spooky songs

Ow, who you gonna call?

Ghostbusters!

I ain't 'fraid of no chef

Big muscles and bigger teeth

He loves to dance

on Halloween

He's a dancing chef

with crazy eyes

Who you gonna call?

Ghostbusters!

(2:43) "Track 2 Field Trip: Pumpkin Patch” - EPI Musicians (Rita Komsky, Joyce Go, Daniel Jacobs, Griselda Ramos and Emilio Lopez)

“The Pumpkin Patch” is a musical representation by the artists of Track 2 Social Music Therapy of a group field trip to the Pumpkin Patch. The artists collaboratively brainstormed and wrote this story in a Mad-Lib process, by each contributing salient words that influenced the direction of the plotline. Once the story was complete, the group worked together to set it to music in Logic Pro by selecting aesthetic preferences for instrumentation and effects. Additionally, each artist utilized their strengths and abilities to record featured solos that can be heard on the timeline. We hope you enjoy our explorative experience!

Featured Soloists

Jonathan Draper: Conducting Claps

Rita Komsky

Maraca
Whistle

Joyce Go

Verbalization: “Home”
Vocal riff: “OOOO”
Table top drumming

Daniel Jacobs:

Vocalization
Conducting egg shaker

Emilio Lopez

Vocal riff: “OOO”
Verbalization: “ME”

Griselda Ramos: Vocal Scatting

One brisk October morning

The leaves were turning orange

The track 2 artists decided

“Hey, let's take a field trip!”

Oh Rita said, “It’s autumn are there’s too much fun to miss!”

Ooooo, too much fun to miss

So Johnny, Joyce and Rita

Yo-Yo, Daniel and Grisa

Hopped in the car and headed to the pumpkin patch

Daniel shouted, “We are going to have such a blast!”

Oooo, have such a blast

As the group was driving

Pumping that hip hop music

They saw the silliest scarecrow that they ever seen

It made Grisa excited for Halloween

Oooo, excited for Halloween

When they arrived, they couldn’t believe their eyes

There were pumpkins spread all over

Sweet treats, horses and rides

Oooo, Johnny thought, “We are having the very best time”

Ooo, they very best time

They each picked a pumpkin

Some were big and orange

Some were small and green

But each one was just right

Joyce sang, “I can’t wait to take this home tonight”

Oooo, take this home tonight

Then as the sun fell over

The group felt chilly and hungry

So they shared some candy

And nice big pot of hot chocolate

Yo-Yo thought, “I’m so lucky I got all my friends with me”

So lucky I got all my friends with me

(6:07) “The Spookiness in the Rain” by Rudy Austin

In this Halloween focused piece, EPI artist Rudy Austin created this song with a collection of sounds that resemble a spooky and Halloween-themed essence. Rudy selected specific sounds himself to be included in this piece and then provided a musical improvisation on the organ that he played himself. The organ improvisations and accompaniment were recorded with Garageband, the wolf sounds came from the video “Wolves Howling Sounds” on Youtube and the thunder and lightning sound effect was recorded from the video “EPIC THUNDER & RAIN, Rainstorm sounds for Relaxing”.

(7:45) “Spooky EPI Family” - EPI Musicians (Adam Muraida, Jamond Pearson, Elizabeth Correa, Emilio Zuniga, and Greco Ancona)

The students of Track 1 EPI the musical collaboratively wrote the song “Spooky EPI Family” through a process of brainstorming shared favorite ideas, and imaginative plot lines that they wanted to musically convey. After voting on concepts to create the lyrics, the group worked together to select their musical aesthetic preferences for instrumentation and effects in Logic Pro. Once the song was written and recorded, the artists selected personalized elements in the form of solo recordings, instrument samples or sound effects to add to our timeline. Put finished product highlights strengths of each spooky family member, hence the group-selected title: The Spooky EPI Family. We hope you have a happy haunted listen.

Featured Soloists

Adam Muraida:

“haunted ukulele solo,”
verbalizing words: (horse, football)

Jamond Pearson:

riffing “ooo” in interlude
singing “let’s get spooky now”

Elizabeth Correa:

Conducting guiro placement
Conducting sound effects: witch cackle and cat meow

Emilio Zuniga:

Vocalization in interlude
Conducting werewolf howl

Greco Ancona:

Conducting placement of thunder sounds

Spiders spinning on the wall

Ghosts that flutter, winds that call

Zombie Soccer players pass the ball

Looks like spooky season

Leaves crackle on the ground

Black cats slink at the sound

Witches cackle through the night

Stealing chocolate in their flight!

It’s magical mischief time

Enchanting every rhyme

Playing Haunted ukuleles

Meet our spooky family

Adam rides his flying horse

Jamond sees Yoda his room

Elizabeth twists her magic hands

Greco paints his pumpkins

Emilio waves to ogre friends

Track 1 does their spooky dance

Leaving goblins in a trance

Looks like quite a night!

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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 episode, when you least expect it. I hope you enjoy this!

Love, Eric Recillas

Thank you to Eric for coming up with the concept for this album artwork!

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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!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 18 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! In this episode, we hear not only musical expression from the artists at CECA, but get a small taste of Halloween with some costume recommendations!

(3:57) “ Chinese World Music - CECA's world music class

The group completed their untitled traditional Chinese piece by using samples of traditional Chinese instruments. This composition included the stringed instruments the pipa, and the ehru, the percussion instruments the tanggu and several gongs, as well as the wind instrument the hulusi. Students chose the tempo, the key and the arrangement for all of the instruments collaboratively.

(7:31))“60s and 80s Hair”- CECA's Remix culture class

CECA created this song by sampling music from the era of 1960s British invasion bands and 1980s hair metal, to create an Alternative rock song. Each sample was manipulated with student input, and students also chose the pitch, Rhythm and melody of the other instruments in the piece.

(10:16) "Pop Song" - CECA's Remix Culture class

Students chose to sample early electronic music from the 1950s and jazz from the 1990s in order to create a song with pop sensibilities. The tempo and placement of each sample was chosen by the students in the class.

(12:31) "Funk Song" -CECA’s Remix Culture class

Students in the class chose to sample the Childish Gambino song "Redbone" and "Take On Me" By A-Ha to create this song. Students made choices as to how the samples and instruments would be arranged in the song.

(15:11) “Musical Disco” - CECA’s Musical Storytelling Class

The group wrote the attached disco piece to accompany a clip from the musical that they are creating.

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! In this episode, Jenny Lurvey shares a few of her original compositions, where she goes into singing about veganism and a day in her life. Also, make sure to listen in carefully during this episode for a very special announcement!

1:10 Vegan Rap Song:

Go vegan

You’re so Kind

I like you

You like to play and sleep and eat hay eat hay eat hay

1:37 The Wednesday Song:

I am grateful

I woke this morning feeling happy

I like to play ball in the park

The sun will shine

I will use my walker for support it was a gift it is a blessing

2:02 Commercial / News

3:37 The Free Vegan World:

Coming together for peace

We have to slow down

And try to stay calm

Stop the killing

Love our animals and love our people

Ban all weapons because they are deadly

People are getting hurt

Life is previous and we should not take for granted, this time we have here on earth

Let’s help each other

Let’s get along

Let’s help each other

Let’s care for each other

We don’t have to use money anymore

Everything is free

We can have free healthy vegan food and water

We can have true world peace

Let’s help each other

Let’s get along

Let’s help each other

Let’s care for each other

Let’s help each other

Let’s get along

Let’s help each other

Let’s care for each other

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today we present a very special episode that we recorded live and in person! The ArtBeat Radio staff had the opportunity to report live from the grand opening of the exhibit, Timeline, at the Able ARTS Work gallery on 2nd and PCH.

Listen in as Timothy Holmes and Eric Recillas interview Alexis Roundy, Helen Dolas, Tara Shepard, Honor Dunn, David Jewell with Eunice Brambilla, Rudolfo Recillas, Megan Moghtaderi, and Aaron Kim.

Thank you to Eric for posing for this album artwork! If you’d like to experience the Timeline exhibit, visit the gallery at 6420 East Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 150 Long Beach, CA 90803

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! In this episode, Aaron Francis, Alison Salo, Brian Corder, Renee Morneau, and Timothy Holmes share recommendations of places to visit and things to do in Long Beach, San Diego, and the surrounding areas. We also discuss which ones are most accessible!

Thank you to Timothy Holmes for this album artwork!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 17 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! In this episode, we’ll hear musical expression from the artists at ART Center.

(1:45) “Sunny”

For the song “Sunny,” the class started by exploring samples from Soundtrap. After finding a piano part and creating a beat with it, they exported it and continued to add onto it. They recorded snaps, claps, a v-tech critters keyboard, and chose from more samples. The class then wrote lyrics about being happy and then recorded themselves singing.

Lyrics:

IT FEELS SUNNY

IT’S SUNNY OUTSIDE

I FEEL GOOD

I FEEL HAPPY

GLAD IT’S SUNNY OUT

IT FEELS GOOD OUT

I LIKE IT WHEN IT’S SUNNY OUT

(3:26) “Disco Party”

This next song is titled “Disco Party.” Students decided to create a dance-inspired song. The class listened to new and old dance songs they liked to get inspired. In the song, you can hear students singing and as well as one of the students using the brail note apex. They also chose the genre, tempo, samples, and all the instrumentations in the song.

Lyrics:

DISCO PARTY

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 16 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! Today we hear musical expression from the artists at EPI.

(0:16) We Are EPI Theme Song Written by: Elizabeth Correa, Jamond Pearson, Adam Murida, and Emilio Zuniga

In the class, “EPI: The Musical class”, the artists composed, edited and performed their original song that will be the opening number for their musical. The song was created to give a brief overview of who EPI and what EPI enjoys together as a community. Each artist who worked on this piece shared an idea, helped choose the lyrics for the song, and performed an instrument of their choice on the track.

The following are the instruments included in the song and who performed them:

Elizabeth: piano, drums and bass, Adam: ukulele and shaker, Emilio: drums, Jamond: vocals, Jessica (MT-BC): vocals and guitar

Welcome to EPI

We have some fun

We’ve got music, even pianos

So come along and play with me

We’ve got art for me and you

We’ve got painting and drawing too

We are EPI

So come and sing with us

(1:12) Improvisation Loops- Rudy Austin

This improvisation piece was created by EPI artist, Rudy, that uses a combination of prerecorded melodies and improvisational melodies recorded by Rudy himself. Rudy first chose three prerecorded loops that he thought would fit best with his improvisation. He selected 2 prerecorded piano loops and 1 prerecorded conga loop. All loops were created by Garageband. Rudy then put all the recorded loops together and recorded his own improvisation on the piano using Garageband. The focus was to express himself through the piano and how he was feeling as he was listening to the music. With all the melodies combined, Rudy created this original piece.

(3:14) Meditation of Love

This piece was created by artists in the EPI Movement & Music class. This class participates in guided meditations every week and decided to make their own meditation music that can be used against a meditation script, a sound bath, or for listening during any meditation activity. Artists started with a loop of ocean waves and chose the key of F Major for the rest of the song’s layers and instrumentation. The key of F major relates to the heart chakra, thus giving this song its title “Meditation of Love”

(5:24) Get to Know Us - Emilio Lopez, Rita Komsky, Joyce Go, Jonathan Draper, and Griselda Ramos

Thisis an autobiographical song, collaboratively written and recorded by the artists in EPI Track 2, Social Music Therapy. The verses are created from an amalgam of responses that students gave during a “getting to know each other” sentence completion game. The chorus consists of lyrics that were voted on as a group. Once the melody was recorded, the class worked together to select instrumentation

Yoyo’s Favorite season is the summer

Rita really loves the color red

Joyce looks up to her sister

Johnny’s favorite thing is seeing friends

Get to know us here at EPI

We’ve got a pretty cool crew right here

Learn and grow all together

Through the days, the weeks, months and years

Joyce’s favorite creatures are cats

Daniel always smiles when we sing

Hannah loves her Disney movies

Yoyo wants to fly in an airplane

(7:06) Seattle Soundscape- Emilio Lopez, Rita Komsky, Joyce Go, Jonathan Draper, and Griselda Ramos

This is an interpretive soundscape that the EPI Track 2 Social Music Therapy class created based on their virtual group trip to Seattle Washington. The group voted on Seattle as a destination that they wanted to visit, and then four sites were selected: Pike’s Place Market, The Space Needle, The Chihuly Garden and Glass exhibit, and the Woodland Park Zoo. The group took a virtual tour of each place, and then spent time in Logic Pro selecting aesthetic elements to layer that were representative of what they heard and saw. If you listen carefully, this recording includes several sounds including: various instrumental loops, rain sounds for the city, footsteps in puddles, elevators and camera noises at the space needle, glass being blown in a studio, birds chirping, and bears growling at the zoo. We hope that listening to this gives you a taste of our EPI trip!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today we present our interview with Kam Redlawsk, a local artist, author, and advocate! In this interview we discuss Kam's story, her artwork, her journey with Hereditary Inclusion Body Myopathy, and her upcoming children's book "Monster and Me."

The cover art for this episode includes an image of Kam and one of her Chair Devil illustrations. You can find more information about Kam on her website www.kamredlawsk.com or check out her artwork on Instagram @kamredlawsk and @chairdevils!!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!

For the final month of ART center’s “Storydrama” class, students learned, analyzed, and interpreted the popular Scottish folktale “The Swan of Loch Sunart”. Throughout the project, students visually storyboarded the entire story. For the final project, students chose to present the story using their own words, taking the role of storyteller. Throughout the recording, you will year students’ interpretation of each section of the story. We invite you to follow along and enjoy our class interpretation of this tragic tale.

Storytellers (in voice order): Max Lecanu-Fayet , Amber Nething, Summer Mariotta, Julianna Gallardo

Original Story: https://folklorescotland.com/the-swan-of-loch-sunart/

Transcript/Captions word for word including the instructor’s voice:

Max: Once upon a time in Scotland there lived a couple named Eideard and Ceana. He was the son of a chief while she was a daughter of a commoner. Together they loved going down to Loch Sunart.

Instructor: One Night

Amber: One night, he asked her to marry him.

I: What did she say?

A: She said no. Tell your parents I will make more money.

I: Yes, so she has to make more money right?

A: Yes

I: So she says, “I need more money”

A: I need some more money

I: And how did he feel?

A: He felt sad.

Summer: Ceana went to the lake because she was sad. So she looked at the orange, yellow sunset and the grassy mountains to think about her love.

I: And how did she feel when she looked at it?

S: She was happy.

Max: Eideard went to his parents house, seeking their approval. The house was very big, as it was the house of a chief. However, his parents refused. His mother said “You shall not marry her so long as I draw breath!” Eideard was devastated by the news.

Julianna: The man, he’s sad and running towards the water and lake.

I: So he’s running to the water

J: Running to the water, the lake, and the swans. He’s angry and sad.

Summer: The man wasn’t happy with what his mom had told him, so he went to the forest to distract himself. He went hunting to impress his mom and have plenty of supplies and plenty of meat for the people and he went to hunt a big beast to make a cloak for his beloved.

Max: As Eideard and Ceana stood by the Loch, they had no idea they were being spied upon. Eideard’s mother had followed him curious as to why he didn’t take his brother out hunting. She saw Eideard and Ceana together and exploded with fire and fury. She was angry that her son had disobeyed her.

Amber: In the forest, the witch spent time with the mom.

Instructor: So the mom decided to find a witch to cast a spell, and where was the witch?

A: Right there.

I: Where did she live?

A: Umm, the forest

I: She lived in the forest, in a

A: Yes

I: In a what? A house or a tent?

A: A tent

I: And what did the witch look like?

A: The witch

I: Looked

A: Looked

I: Evil

A: Evil.

I: And what was she wearing?

A: A purple dress, a hat, and a stick.

I: A stick with a ….

A: Diamond. It’s a magic, magic wand.

Julianna: The witch was waiting for the girl.

I: Who do we see in this picture?

J: A person

I: The witch

J: the witch

I: and the mom

J: and the mom.

I: And the mom wants to make a deal.

J: and the mom wants to make a deal.

I: She asks the witch

J: Asked the witch

I: “get rid of her!”

J: “Get rid of her! That person right there!”

I: Does she say yes or no? Does she agree to it?

J: Yes.

I: The witch says “Yes”.

J: The witch said “Yes”.

I: And where are they, on the beach or in the forest?

J: In the forest. They are in the forest.

I: And the witch was going to get rid of the girl.

J: She gets rid of the girl!

Summer: The son’s mother followed the witch through the forest to give her her most prize possession, it was her mother’s cloak. So the witch cast the spell at the corner of the lake.

Summer: The witch found the girl. So she cast a glowing light spell at Ceana. But Ceana didn’t see what was going on. The spell turned Ceana into a beautiful Swan.

Instructor: He stayed up all night.

Amber: He stayed up all night.

I: because he couldn’t find her.

A: because he can’t find her.

I: How did he feel?

A: He’s sad with tears because he can’t find her.

I: And what does he think?

A: That he can’t find her.

I: She thinks she left him.

A: She thinks she left him!

I: Forever

A: Forever. He has a broken heart and he’s angry.

I: He looked

A: He looked

I: at the

A: At the moon and the star.

Instructor: One day

Julianna: One day

I: The man

J: The man

I: went to the lake

J: went to the lake

I: to hunt.

J: to hunt.

I: When he got to the water

J: When he got to the water

I: he saw

J: he saw

I: a beautiful, big swan.

J: a beautiful, big swan.

I: He decided to kill it

J: He decided to kill it

I: so his family could eat

J: so his family and him could eat.

I: He took his bow

J: He took the bow

I: and shot the swan.

J: shot the swan.

I: it hit the swan

J: It hitted the swan

I: right under the wing.

J: under the wing.

I: The swan was

J: The swan was

I: mortally wounded.

J: mortally wounded.

Max: As she died, Ceana let out a final cry and she turned back into a human. Eideard went down into the middle of the lake and saw what he had done. He cradled Ceana as she died in his arms. Eideard was saddened knowing he had just killed his love. Not wanting to be separated from her, he pulled out his danger and stabbed himself in the chest in the middle of the Loch. As he died, the swans took flight, leaving the Loch. To this day, the swans never step foot on Loch Sunart in respect for the two lovers who died that day.

Thank you to Max, Julianna, Summer, and Amber for this incredible retelling of the story and awesome album artwork!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 15 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! Today we hear musical expression from the artists at CECA.

0:18 "Animal Video" CECA’s Music and Mindfulness Class

This is a short instrumental track that was created by the Music and Mindfulness class. The students utilized pre-recorded loops in Garageband to put the song together and chose videos of animals to go along to the styles that change throughout the song. Students made all choices from time signature to tempo to each individual loop track, as well as, chose when the music should shift to a new sound. about halfway through, you will notice the sound of a trumpet imitating an elephant.

2:15 “Proud Mary” CECA’s Music and Mindfulness Class

CECA covers the well-known song "Proud Mary" by Creedence Clearwater Revival. The students of this class chose which instruments, rhythms, styles, and effects they wanted throughout the creative process. After recording their vocalizations (or an instrumental representation of their vocalizations), clients chose whether or not to place effects on their voices. One client took the opportunity to ad-lib while recording ("And I never lost one minute of sleeping...because I love sleeping"). We hope you will enjoy our take on this popular tune!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Meet Margaret!

Margaret is a part of the Mobile Arts Program at Able ARTS Work and participates in multiple music therapy sessions a week. Margaret has been working with two music therapists, Jenna & Bella, and enjoys singing and playing the guitar. In this episode, Margaret shares a little about herself, and performs one her favorite songs, "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones. This is a go-to song that Margaret works on in her music therapy sessions, and always brings a smile to her face!

Thank you to Matthew Campano, Cristina Mariotta, Tran Nguyen, Aaron Francis, Timothy Holmes, Sarah Carr and Julianna Gallardo for this album artwork!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! This week we have a very special episode written, edited, and produced by Eric Recillas. This episode is all about his family-owned restaurant, Pizza Time! Here is a note from Eric

Dear listeners, this podcast was the very first podcast that I have ever created. It is based off of a restaurant known as Pizza Time. The voice that you hear at the beginning is my father. After this you will hear the voices of my classmates and I. I hope you enjoy this masterpiece created by yours truly.

Sincerely, Eric and Able ARTS Work

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today we present part two of our interview with Katie Jo, a local Long Beach country music artist! In this part of the interview we discuss Katie Jo's inspirations, music goals, and even get to hear a special performance from her album "Pawn Shop Queen." Make sure to listen to part one of our interview if you missed it!

We originally recorded this interview for the Able ARTS Work Variety Hour on KLBP 99.1fm! Be sure to check out KLBP live on 99.1fm, or visit KLBP.org to listen anytime.

You can find more information about Katie Jo on her website https://thekatiejo.com/, check out her music on Spotify by searching "Katie Jo," or find her on Instagram @katiejomusic!!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today we present part one of our interview with Katie Jo, a local Long Beach country music artist! We originally recorded this interview for the Able ARTS Work Variety Hour on KLBP 99.1fm! You can tune in to our radio show every Friday at 2pm if you're in the area, or visit KLBP.org to listen anytime!

Check back in next week for part two of our interview where we learn more about Katie's album and inspirations and hear a special performance from her new album!

You can find more information about Katie Jo on her website https://thekatiejo.com/, check out her music on Spotify by searching "Katie Jo," or find her on Instagram

@katiejomusic!!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today we bring you Alison Salo’s first episode as creator and producer. Here is a message from Alison:

I’m Alison and I was born in Oakland, CA. I had an idea about an episode where we all shared our different food recipes. The cover art was also created by yours truly. I usually like using watercolor because it’s easier for me and I think it looks prettier. I very much enjoyed producing my very own episode and I hope you enjoy listening. Thank you!

Thank you to Alison for this album artwork!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 14 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! Today we hear musical expression from the artists at EPI.

"The Dodgers" - EPI

In this original song, you’ll hear EPI musicians sing about their favorite sport, baseball! This song features a mix of original music and lyrics, sung and played by EPI musicians, as well as Latin inspired percussion loops found on Garageband.

Lyrics:

We had fun at the baseball game but now it’s over for the season

Seeing my friends on the weekend

But now it’s over for the season

I loved to be up at bat

And running as fast as we can

Being a part of the team

But now it’s over for the season

Baseball makes me feel happy

Baseball makes me feel so free!

Can’t wait to play again next year

Can’t wait to play again next year!

Thank you to EPI for this episode and album artwork!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Here is a bonus episode to celebrate World Music Day!

In today’s episode, Brian and Alison have a conversation about what music means to them, a discussion about some of their favorite genres, artists, and songs, and other music-related topics.

6:13 “Rock on Netherlands” - CECA’s World Music Class

CECA’s world music class created a rock influenced tribute to music from the Netherlands. The class incorporated contemporary rock music and researched the cultural influences of music from the Netherlands. The key, tempo and rhythmic elements were all chosen by artists of CECA.

Thank you to Aaron Francis for this album artwork!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today we talk to the hosts of the popular podcast, Coffee Tea and Music Therapy. Jill and Mark share about their lives, tips for creating a podcast, and tell the story of a bear attack!

Their podcast can be found on streaming platforms by searching Coffee Tea and Music Therapy, or by clicking the link below!

https://open.spotify.com/show/7wVOmkZWG9eSW3S8dNGUex

If you’re interested in their vlog, featuring a reenactment of the bear attack, click this link!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPEOkX1niAc

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!

In this episode, Christy, Tim, Brian, Alison, and Aaron all have a conversation about the different ways we like to eat breakfast. Let us know your favorite way to eat breakfast and what else you would want to hear us discuss!

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Today, we have a special solo episode which was written and produced by DJ PJ from CECA. PJ wrote two original songs for this episode in addition to conducting an interview with students from EPI Center. With the help of his peers, he decided on five fun questions to ask a group of students. Then he chose the group to ask these questions to, which ended up being the "Choose Your Dance" class at EPI Center. For PJ's two original songs, both were created with Garageband loops with added vocal narration.

6:53 "CECA to EPI"

PJ wrote this song about a hot summer day in the past that he and other students went on a Journey to EPI without the bus. While creating this song he discussed that it was "a long walk that he didn't think he could make, but he made it!" He talked about overcoming this hot day that had obstacles, such as cars driving close to them, a speed bump that a peer went over but PJ went around, and how at one point his wheelchair foot harness scraped the ground and he thought he was going to tip over. But he didn't and said, "I'm alright!" A few things he mentioned about this song were that "The sun was blasting on me, I was ready to take a journey, and I was rollin', rollin' down the street."

Yeah, I’ll just tell you a little story

I was rolling down the street Yeah

The sun was blasting

We had to go to EPI and I was like, “alright!”

It was hot! I didn’t think it was going to be like this!

What’d I get myself into?

I was scared and everything cause I was looking for Jesus

Jesus was like “dooowah!” (explaining the way Jesus’s wheelchair went with a hand gesture)

Oh Yeah!

I played some songs

I made the journey!

7:54 "I Put My Head Down"

This song is about PJ's experience and feelings of being asked to DJ for Maria G's art show. He explained "at first I was shocked, my heart jumped. And then I was like--sure!" He said that he DJ'd for hours at this event. PJ also mentioned that being asked to DJ the event "threw me for a loop and I was nervous about it, first I put my head down and then I was like 'ok!' "

Maria asked me to DJ her show

I was nervous, I was like (raised his eye brows)

It threw me for a loop!

Maria’s Show – Maria’s Show

It threw me for a loop

Maria’s show – Maria’s show

It threw me for a loop

I put my head down because, I never put my head down and I was like “no…”

Maria’s Show

It threw me for a loop

Maria’s Show

I put my head down and I was like “ok!”

I met Helen up there, I met everybody up there! So…

Maria’s Show

I put my head down and I was like “ok, yeah!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 13 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! In this episode, we hear musical expression from ART Center.

The songs from this Quarantunes episode were all started in 2019-2020, but were finished in 2021. The reason they are being released just now is because the files were recently recovered. The virtual music creation class then put some finishing touches to the songs.

(0:27) "Hello Song"
In this song, many artists from ART Center recorded their voices by saying “hello” in their own way. The class also made choices on the style of music, which loops to use, as well recording original parts.

(1:56) "Fuuuunk"
The class thought it would be fun to make something everyone could dance to. They chose a catchy piano riff and a funky bass to get the song going. Throughout the song, many artists are playing the drums and synths through a midi keyabord.

(3:23) "June"
The class wanted to create something relaxing. With this song, many artists were playing with a midi keyboard to get the sounds that they were wanting, such as: trumpet, clarinet, synthesizers, flute, french horn, keyboard, strings, piano, and bass. Live drums and vocals can also be heard in the song.

(6:29) "Good Memories"
The class was introduced to sampling right before they began this project. The class chose an artist and song that really liked and the result was Elvis Presley’s Memories. In the song, the class chose parts that they liked from the original track and put their own spin on it by adding drums and vocals. While making the song, the class focused on good memories.

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today, we hear a special solo project produced by Aaron Francis. Aaron brought an episode idea, which is all about his favorite band, The Beatles! He outlined this episode, interviewed his peers, picked The Beatle’s songs to cover, recorded them with his music therapist, and chose fun facts to share. Aaron made all creative decisions and collaboratively worked with his peers in the process of creating this episode. Finally, Aaron wants to share that he is excited to present this episode and thank all of you for listening to it!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Listen in as we hear from one of our MAP clients, Lisa! She answers interview questions and then performs the song Let it Be.

Lisanna, also known by Lisa, is a talented musician whose primary instrument focus is the piano. Lisa has been with Able ARTS Work for just about a month, and is making great strides in her Music Therapy sessions. Lisa has an interest in all things piano; from playing, to reading, to learning to clap rhythms! Lisa is also working on the social and vocational skills that are necessary to be a professional musician. She hopes to play the piano in front of others some day in the future, and share her music with the world.

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! This is part 2 of our special 2-part episode.

This episode is dedicated to our upcoming CORE exhibition

The CORE exhibition is a longstanding annual tradition of Able ARTS Work since 2005. This annual juried exhibition has grown and evolved through the years to include artists of all abilities, exhibitions at venues across the Los Angeles area, and ADA components to create a fully accessible and inclusive showcase of the arts.

Listen in as we interview artists, Jesus Quiroz, Satchel Hayes, and Aneesa Shami

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! We have a special 2-part episode this week

This episode is dedicated to our upcoming CORE exhibition!

Listen in as we interview artists, Julianna Gallardo, Tran Nguen, Jazmin Urrea, and
Carlos Arredondo

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 12 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! Today, we hear musical expression from EPI.

0:16 “We Are EPI”

In this song you’ll hear the EPI Storytellers class’ version of Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family”. You’ll hear brand new lyrics as well as vocal and instrumental solos showcasing some musicians at EPI!

Lyrics:

We are EPI
I got all my friends with me
We are EPI
Get up everybody and sing

We are EPI
I got all my friends with me
We are EPI
Get up everybody, dance!

Everyone can see we're together
As we Zoom on by
and we fly just like birds of a feather
I won't tell no lie

All of the people around us they say
Can they be that close?
Just let me state for the record
We're giving love in a EPI dose

We are EPI
I got all my friends with me
We are EPI
Get up everybody and draw

We are EPI
I got all my friends with me
We are EPI
Get up everybody and sing

We are EPI
I got all my friends with me, yeah
We are EPI
Get up everybody, paint!

4:50 “Happy EPI”

In this song, the EPI artists used solely Garageband loops of various instruments to create their own instrumental song. Each instrument and melody that was chosen was selected by the EPI artists and the song was directed in the musical direction they wanted it to go. When choosing the title for this song, the artists stated that the song made them feel happy and they wanted to include the EPI community into their vision. Thus, they created “Happy EPI”.

6:00 “I’ll Be There” (In the style of “I’ll Be There” by The Jackson 5)

In this song, EPI artists reflect on their zoom experience over the last year and sing about the moment when they can see their friends in person again at program.

Its good to see our friends on Zoom

Having fun in every room

Open the doors and I'll be there

You and I will make it back, once the virus has passed.

When program opens, I'll be there

I'll be there. I'll be there. When program opens, I'll be there

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!

In this episode, we listened to various pieces of music that we felt reminded us of Spring. A few members of ABR shared their thoughts and opinions on pieces by Vivaldi, Claude Debussy, Kevin Day, Johann Strauss II and Beethoven. Listen in to these clips of music and let us know what they remind you of!

1:19 “Spring” – Antonio Vivaldi

2:33 “Prelude to the Afternoon of a Fawn” – Claude Debussy

3:47 “Galactic Voyage” – Kevin Day

5:18 “Voices of Spring Waltz” – Johann Strauss II

6:41 “Symphony No. 5” – Ludwig van Beethoven

Thank you to Daniel from Infinite Stage for reminding us of classical pieces and introducing us to modern composers!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! In this episode, we hear a solo project produced by Brian Corder. He came up with an episode concept, scheduled interviews with his peers, helped edit the episode, convey album artwork concepts to an artist, and even wrote a letter to our listeners.

Dear listener,

You’re about to hear me talking to my peers about their vacations. Listen closely to hear a song that I composed, which is featured in the introduction. I want to thank my peers for cooperating in my interview. Thank you Christina Mariotta for the album artwork for this episode.

Sincerely, Brian Corder

ArtBeat Radio wants to thank Brian for his hard work and dedication to his first solo project. Stay tuned to ABR to hear more solo projects along with our collaborative work!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to episode 11 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! Today, we hear musical expression from CECA (Cultural Education Center for the Arts).

0:18 “Heavenly Colors” - World Music class
"Heavenly Colors" is a short instrumental piece composed by the members of CECA's World Music class.  Though the Philippines have a diverse range of musical stylings, the students primarily focused on traditional Filipino folk music from the 1950s and 60s for this piece.  It makes use of the 3/4 time signature that many Filipino folk songs explore, as well as the nylon string guitar carrying the melody which can be heard in songs such as "Cariñosa" the national dance of the Philippines and "Katakataka" by Eva Eugenio.  Students made all choices regarding the melody, the key, the tempo and the length of the song.

3:13 “Tiger Strength Affirmations”- Music and Mindfulness class
The students of “Music and Mindfulness” class at CECA collaborated in creating an original “Tiger Strength Affirmations” project. Students collectively decided on writing positive affirmations with an overall theme of “strength” and decided to use a “tiger” to more specifically symbolize inner strength and individual uniqueness. In the project recording, student voices and instrument playing, which were recorded live during class, can be heard. Students collectively decided on: words, phrases, and concepts of each affirmation line, order of affirmations, and stylistic and compositional details of the ambient background music. Students also assisted the music therapist in the recording and engineering process throughout the making of the project.

I am tiger

My seaheart courageously drifts across the sea

I am unique

My resilient roar can be heard from miles away

My fangs are tough as diamonds

I swim powerfully through the lava river

I am fierce

I am tiger

4:54 “Going back to program” - Creations class
Composers of this piece wanted to emphasize the great work they’ve accomplished while learning virtually as well as look forward to the future with hope and excitement to one day return to program in-person. The students in CECA Creations chose the tempo, key, drum track, hand percussion instruments, and lyrics that were sung in the song. You can also hear four of the students’ voices throughout the song as well as some students clapping.

It’s been one year, thirteen whole months!

One day we’ll go back, it will be such a happy day.

Going back to program, it will be a happy time!

Going back to program, I just can’t wait!

We hope to go back soon, we miss playing our instruments.

The garden still grows and caterpillars turn into butterflies there!

One day we will return! One day we will return!

We worked hard in virtual classes but we miss taking the bus!

And helping out with chores and excited to see our friends!

Going back to program, it will be a happy time!

Going back to program, I just can’t wait!

6:51 “Apple Loop Jam” - Together We Music class
Students worked together to select the genre, tempo, and structure utilizing Garageband. Then they chose instruments from their selected genre to find apple loops for. Loops are pre-written repeating sections of sound. Students listened to various examples based on their selected instruments and hand-picked the ones they wanted to include in this song. After picking loops, they adjusted the lengths to arrange a cohesive instrumental piece. On behalf of Together We Music, we hope you enjoy the hip-hop/R&B sounds of "Apple Loop Jam".

Thank you to CECA for your beautiful work on this episode and amazing album artwork!

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Welcome to episode 10 of Quarantunes, where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! In this episode, we’ll hear musical expression from our artists at ART Center.

0:45 “Dances + Names” ART Center’s Virtual Song Creation Class

This was one of the very first songs the class wrote and recorded together. The class wanted to use their names to add to the rhythm and beat of the song. The song was originally inspired by dance music since the class was listening to different kinds of dance music. A vintage alphabet toy and the “You Create Mixer” is being used throughout the song by one of the artists. The song was split into three different parts. Another artist can be heard singing a melody they wrote towards the second half. The class wanted to create a song that would hopefully get people moving and this is the result.

1:59 “Stay Up” ART Center’s Virtual Song Creation Class

Stay Up was inspired from trying to stay awake when sleepy. The class was listening to rock music and some electronic music to get some inspiration. The class voted on a couple samples to include in the song and get the song started. One of the artists can be heard playing the drums at the end as an outro. If you listen closely, another artist can also be heard playing different keyboard parts throughout the song.

3:56 “Soul Inspiration” ART Center’s Virtual Song Creation Class

For this song, the class was learning about soul music and got some inspiration from Aretha Franklin. While the piano is a sample the class voted on using for the song, one the artists can be heard playing a keyboard with an organ tone alongside it. The “You Create Mixer” and the “V-Tech Little Smart Alphabet Picture Desk” is also being used by one of the artists. These instruments can be heard harmonizing with some of the vocal samples and playing the main melody in the song. Another artist can be heard singing what they thought would best fit the song, which can be heard in the beginning and towards the end of the song.

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! In today’s episode, we interview the first completely virtual music therapy intern, and most recent graduate, Marie. Listen in as she shares about her internship, her life, and creates a jingle with the ABR crew.

Art Beat Radio Jingle was written with the Art Beat Radio class at ART. They began class with watching examples of famous commercial jingles such as Kit-Kat Bar, Meow Mix, and In-N-Out. The class then discussed elements of a podcast that would be important to include in the jingle such as: listening, subscribing, learning, etc. The class then voted on what style of music they wanted the jingle to be, choosing relaxed over fast paced. Each student gave input on lyrics depending on the important elements they had discussed about podcasts at the beginning of class. Each student also made additional instrumental choices which included rhythm sticks, shaker, tambourine, snapping, and vocal choices. The song was recorded and students’ voices were recorded and included in the recording.

(12:58) “Art Beat Radio Jingle” Written by ArtBeat Radio staff with Marie

Listen, learn, and subscribe

Come on and give it a go

Much to offer to our fans

Art Beat Radio

Listen far and wide

The more you learn, the more you know

Hey everybody, it’s time to begin

Art Beat Radio

Art. Beat. Radio!

Congratulations on successfully finishing your internship, Marie!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Listen in as we interview Miki!

Milkias is an artist in our Mobile Arts Program (MAP). He participates in music sessions with his music therapist, Jenna and art sessions with his art instructor, Dani. Recently, Milkias worked on painting a guitar with Dani to be displayed in the Yamaha Cares UpCycled Guitar Exhibit at the Able ARTS Work Gallery. In this episode, Milkias shares information about the process of painting a guitar and some of his favorite pieces on the guitar. He also sings a song from one of his favorite movies-The Lion King.

(0:21) “Hello Song” Sung by Miki and Jenna

Hello everyone, how are you today?

Hello everyone, it’s time to sing and play

La, la, la, la, la, la (x4)

(4:50) “I Just Can’t Wait to be King” Sung by Miki and Jenna

(7:45) “Goodbye Song” Sung by Miki and Jenna

Goodbye everyone

It’s time to say goodbye

Thank you so much to Miki for this amazing interview and his beautiful work on the guitar. For more information about us, the gallery, an

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In today’s episode we present part two of our interview with chef and media producer, Justin Khanna. Justin is not only a talented chef but is also an entrepreneur, traveler, and teacher with a passion for creating media for projects like his podcast, The Emulsion, his weekly newsletter, and videos for his YouTube channel! Justin was kind enough to chat with us about the culinary world as well as the media world! In this episode we ask Justin about his work as a media producer for his podcast, YouTube channel, and newsletter. We hope that you enjoy this episode and if you haven’t already, be sure to listen to part one of this interview to take a dive into the culinary world!

Please check out Justin on social media:

Website - www.justinkhanna.com

Instagram - @justinkhanna

Twitter - @justin_khanna

YouTube – Justin Khanna

And check out his podcast “The Emulsion” on YouTube and Apple Podcasts

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Welcome to episode 9 of “Quarantunes” Where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! In this episode we get to hear musical expression from our artists at EPI. Listen in as they reimagine classic songs. Which melodies do you recognize?

(0:18) Ain’t No Mountain High Enough (reimagined)

In this song you’ll hear the EPI Storytellers class musicians put their own spin on the classic hit, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell. You’ll hear brand new lyrics, African and Disco inspired drum grooves as well as solos performed by EPI musicians.

Listen, EPI
Ain't no building high
Ain't no canyon low,
Ain't no ravine wide enough, EPI

If you need me, call me,
No matter where you are
No matter how far
Don't worry
Just call my name, I'll be there in a hurry
You don't have to worry

'Cause EPI, there ain't no tree high enough
Ain't no ocean deep enough,
Ain't no sky wide enough
To keep me from painting with you, EPI

Remember the day I danced with you
I told you, you could always count on me, my friend
And from that day on I made a vow
I'll be there when you want me some way, some how

'Cause EPI, there ain't no airplane fast enough
Ain't no turtle slow enough,
Ain't no candy sweet enough
To keep me from dancing with you

(3:15) Time of Our Lives

You’ll hear the musical influence of Aretha Franklin’s “Chain of Fools” in this EPI original. Here we hear Greco’s voice and staff singing about this long year of quarantine, and what we have accomplished during this time.

Time (x9)

Time of our lives

One long year

We’ve been on zoom

And we got jobs

At the gallery

Rolling down to the beach (la playa!)

For a nice long picnic

No matter what we do

Well play it cool

Time (x9)

Time of our lives

Time (x9)

Time of our lives

(4:44) I Feel Good (cover)

In this song you’ll hear the EPI Storytellers funky version of James Browns’ “I Feel Good”. You’ll hear EPI musicians on the guitar, shaker, ukulele and singing solos. This upbeat bop will be sure to get you moving and grooving with us!

I feel good, I knew that I would, would now
I feel good, I knew that I would, would now
So good, so good, I got you

I feel nice, knew that I would
I feel nice, knew that I would
So nice, so nice, I got you

And I feel nice, like sugar and spice
I feel nice, like sugar and spice
So nice, so nice, I got you

I feel good, I knew that I would, would now
I feel good, I knew that I would, would now
So good, so good, I got you

A big thank you to EPI for their creative songwriting and album artwork!

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Welcome to episode 8 of “Quarantunes” Where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! In this first quarantunes episode of 2021, we get to experience musical expression from our artists at CECA. Listen in as we hear songs inspired by Brazil, the Summertime, and life!

(0:18) “I Love You from Brazil” - CECA’s World Music Class

The World music class chose to have the first country that they studied be Brazil.  Brazil is known for a diverse range of music, including Bossa Nova and Samba.  Students learned about elements from these styles of music and then incorporated those stylistic elements into a composition of their own.  They made choices about the tempo, key, pitch, rhythm and melody lines of the entire song.  Finally, the class chose different lyrics, settling on saying "I love you" in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, French and Japanese.  The students also chose how they wanted the recordings of their voices to be manipulated or edited.

Te Amo

Aishiteru

Je T'aime

I love you

(1:40) “Dreamy Rhapsody” - CECA’s Music Video Maker Class

The song "Dreamy Rhapsody" is an original instrumental composition by the Music Video Makers class of Able ARTS Work. This was the students' final project of the semester. They created the song and music video by brainstorming various concepts about life and current times, then selected instrumentation and footage to match each concept. This song is intended to induce relaxation in the listener. On behalf of the Music Video Makers class, we hope you sit back, relax and enjoy "Dreamy Rhapsody". You can find a video featuring this song by using the link below

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f7bsX5sJ7PI

(6:33) “Feelin’ the Sushine” (The Friendship/Summertime Song) is a song that was written collectively by students in To Instruments and Far Beyond! class at Cultural Education Center for the Arts (CECA). Students first voted on writing a song with the theme of “friendship” and “summertime”. They then progressively voted on song tempo, instrumentation, lyrics, song form/structure, and other musical and stylistic elements. Some of the students singing voices and musical instruments were recorded live during virtual classes and embedded into the final recording of the song. A guest instructor and employee of Able Arts Work also recorded their melodica instrument during a visit to class. The title “Feelin’ the Sunshine” was decided upon after the completion of the music and lyrics and is based on a lyrical phrase in the song, “I wanna feel the sunshine”. Click the link below to watch our lyric video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C8WsoiIUAE

I got my horchata

You got your strawberry vegan ice cream

We should grab some burgers

And go eat at our hot hot summer feast

Its our summer song, hee hee hee

Lets meet at the ocean

And look out to the shiny sparkling sea

I wanna’ feel the sunshine

While hanging out with all my favorite peeps

Its our summer song, hee hee hee

We're gonna go camping in our pink tree house

And watch the shootin stars

Well go to raging waters

And conquer thunder rapids

And then we’ll play xbox

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!

In today’s episode we present part one of our interview with chef and media producer Justin Khanna. Justin is not only a talented chef but is also an entrepreneur, traveler, and teacher with a passion for creating media for projects like his podcast, The Emulsion, his weekly newsletter, and videos for his YouTube channel! Justin was kind enough to chat with us about the culinary world as well as the media world! In this episode we get an in-depth look into Justin’s culinary journey. We hope that you enjoy this episode and be sure to look out for part two, where we talk about social media, learn some podcasting tips and tricks, and get a peek into what it’s like to be a professional media producer.

Please check out Justin on social media:

Website - https://justinkhanna.com/
Instagram - @justinkhanna
Twitter - @justin_khanna
YouTube – Justin Khanna
And check out his podcast “The Emulsion” on YouTube and Apple Podcasts

Thanks for listening! For more information about our organization, please visit our website AbleArtsWork.org

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today we are filled with love, and present our Valentine’s Day special! You’ll get to hear original love songs, a Valentine’s jingle for our gallery, a short history of Valentine’s day and an original poem!

(2:20) “Milkshake and Fries” - CECA’s Songwriting Class

Resident artists at the Cultural Education Center for the Arts (CECA), a program of Able ARTS Work, submitted an original song and video to ArtBeat Radio! The members of their songwriting class went through a list of themes, and they collectively chose to write a song about “love.”

The lyrics were chosen by going through a series of love and relationship scenarios asking questions like:

“Where would you want to go on a date?”

“What do you feel when you like someone?”

“When do you find yourself thinking about the one you love?”

“What are you doing when you are thinking about him/her?”

The lyrics were completed within a few days and participants assisted in choosing all stylistic elements of the music, including song key, tempo, chords, instrumentation, and melodies. Listeners will get a chance to hear several of the artists’ singing voices that were recorded live during classes. This project is a collaboration of two different classes (Songwriting and Music Video Production) and so it allowed many artists to be a part of it. We hope you enjoy!

Lyrics:

Here I am

Lying on a beanbag

Missin’ you

Everyday you make me smile

Strollin’ through the neighborhood

And all I can think of is you

I walked past

Your pretty house

And wondered what

You’re doing too

I wanna go watch a movie with you

And all I can think of is you

You make me happy

You’re so dreamy

I can guarantee

To my heart you hold the key

You give me butterflies

When you look in my eyes

We go together like milkshake and fries

You make me happy

You’re so dreamy

I can guarantee

To my heart you hold the key

You give me butterflies

When you look in my eyes

We go together like milkshake and fries

We go together like batido and frita

We go together like milkshake and fries

(5:18) “Long Beach Gallery Jingle” - CECA

This Valentine Jingle was written by some of the students from CECA at Able Arts Work for the 2nd and PCH Long Beach Gallery to promote the Valentine products and activity “Make One Take One.” The students chose Valentine Candy Heart sayings like “Be Mine” as well as ones they created specifically for cards in the gallery like “Let’s Dance” and “You are My Sunshine.” The students then chose rhyming words to plug into the song as well as musical elements such as guitar rather than piano, tambourine rather than clapping, high or low bass parts, as well as a handful of other creative choices.

Lyrics:

It’s time to Make one Take one Valentine

At the Long Beach Gallery

Got Candy Heart cards asking, “Please Be Mine!”

You hold my heart, and you hold the key

V-A-L-E-N-T-I-N-E

I’ll make one for you and you make one for me!

Writing “Let’s dance!”, “Take a Chance!”, Come on over Catch a Glance!

Grab a line, Make a sign, You are My Sunshine!

It’s time to Make one Take one Valentine

At the Long Beach Gallery

Got Candy Heart cards asking, “Please Be Mine!”

You hold my heart, and you hold the key.

(6:20) “My Flower in the Garden of Life” - Brian Corder (ART Center)

Brian was inspired to write a love song for someone special in his life. This is the first song that he has ever written! He wrote multiple versions of the song, making sure that he was expressing himself in the most accurate way possible through both the lyrics and the music. He shared his ideas with his music therapist and they worked together until Brian had completed the song he had been envisioning.

Lyrics:

My flower in the garden of life

You are the girl for me

Like when the sunshine plays upon your hair

It's like a spring day. Two people going through this world together hand in hand

I sing this song to show how much I care

I sing this song to show how much I care for you

The main reasons I love you so much is the way you laugh

The way you walk

The way you look

The way you listen

The way you talk

I love everything about you

I can't believe I'm looking at such a lovely, pretty young lady

I want to know you for the rest of my life

You are the most beautiful woman in the world to me

As the song says, you can be sunshine on my shoulder

You are so beautiful to me

I'll be so lucky for you to cling to my arm

You are so beautiful to me

Let's face it, we were meant to be

(8:25) “Love Another” a poem by ART Center’s poetry class

Roses are charming

Kindness is love

Which reminds me of doves

Frienship means you love someone

Love one another with passion

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!

It’s our first episode of 2021! Today, listen in as we interview each other about what Able Arts Work means to us. We talk about our experiences with Able Arts Work, what type of art we like and what type of music we enjoy. Let us know what you think! Tune in every Friday for special episodes.

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!

This is our LAST PODCAST of 2020. We can’t believe how quickly this year went by! Please listen in as we share what we’ve personally learned, give some history of the New Year’s Eve ball drop, share our song and even give some special announcements.

We have so much more in store for you in 2021. We will be back in February. If you miss us too much, please listen to our past episodes, or watch tutorials on our YouTube channel.

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!

Today we have, special guest, Aaron! Aaron loves Christmas and especially Christmas music. This year, with the help of his Music Therapist, Aaron was able to create his very own Christmas album. Aaron started off by choosing some of his favorite Christmas songs to include on his album, He wanted the album to alternate between fast songs and slow songs, so he had a good combination of both. Aaron and his Music Therapist recorded each song by singing together over Zoom. The Music Therapist then edited the recordings together with backing tracks, to finalize the songs. This was a long process for both Aaron and the Music Therapist, but all of their hard work payed off in the end. He has chosen four songs off of his album to share on the podcast today, the first song Aaron chose is “Blue Christmas.” Next up, you’ll hear “White Christmas” both Aaron and the Music Therapist sing this song as a duet. After this, Aaron chose to share “Santa Clause is Comin’ to Town,” this is Aaron’s very favorite Christmas song and it was a lot of fun to record! Finally, Aaron chose to end this episode with “Holly Jolly Christmas,” another duet between Aaron and the Music Therapist. Aaron wants to thank all of you for listening to his Christmas music and wish everyone a very merry Christmas and happy holidays!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!

Listen in as we think back and share our favorite holiday memories, review our favorite holiday movies, and share our cover of the song Jingle Bell Rock!

6:02 “Jingle Bell Rock”

For this year's holiday cover, the students voted on Jingle Bell Rock in their Virtual Song Creation class. The students created the song by choosing between drum sounds, playing their own percussion instruments, playing the main melody on a keyboard, and singing throughout the entire song.

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today, we hear a special holiday episode from Jenny! This isn’t just any ordinary holiday episode. Listen in as she shares her thoughts on lyrics, and why she feels like we need to hear them during this time.

0:44 “Underneath the Tree” by Kelly Clarkson, covered by Jenny

You're here where you should be
Snow is falling as the carolers sing
It just wasn't the same
Alone on Christmas day
Presents, what a beautiful sight
Don't mean a thing if you ain't holding me tight
You're all that I need
Underneath the tree
Tonight
I'm gonna hold you close
Make sure that you know
I was lost before you
Christmas was cold and grey
Another holiday alone to celebrate
But then one day everything changed
You're all I need
Underneath the tree

2:40 “I Feel Love” This is a cover of a song from the movie, Benji

I feel love all around
I can feel it shining down
It lights up the day like the morning sun
Reaching out and touching everyone
I feel love all day long
Like a promise, like a song
And it's feeling good like I knew it would
Everywhere I go, I feel love
I feel love, yes I do
I can feel it, so can you
It's a rainbow washing rainy skies away
Bringing back another sunny day

4:30 “Jenny’s Dream” This is an original song written by Jenny

Happy birthday jenny

It's gonna be a great day

I am asking for that we stop selling animal products, cigarettes and alcohol

We don’t have to fight

Were just living right

I want to see a world where food and water is free

We have to try to come together and work as a team

We can go together forever we have brothers and sisters and I love all them

So come and try to share and care

Thank you

We would love to give a special thank you to Jenny for her amazing work, and beautiful drawings for this album artwork!

Thanks for listening, and happy holidays! For more information about our organization, please visit our website AbleArtsWork.org

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Welcome to episode 7 of “Quarantunes” Where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! In this episode, we get to experience musical expression from our artists at ART Center (Achieving Results Together).

0:27 “Something for your Mind, Body and Soul”

This song was created using multiple vocal samples recorded via Zoom.

1:34 “Back Me Up”

This song was created by students of ART Center. Everybody unanimously voted to create a fast-paced song. Samples of humming can be heard throughout this creative piece.

2:43 “ArtBeat Yankee”

Students voted to create another fast-paced song. This song is something that made us want to dance!

A special thank you to ART Center for this amazing artwork, inspired by things they found calming during quarantine. Looking closely, the viewer can see televisions drawn in an art class, and a meditating figure.

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!

The podcast class thought it would be nice to talk to each other about their favorite foods during Thanksgiving and what they're grateful for. In the middle of the episode, there is a Thanksgiving song inspired by food and "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving". We hope you enjoy!

2:50 “Thanksgiving Beat”

Thanksgiving, it is really the bomb

I like to spend time with my mom on thanksgiving

And my family around me

I like to eat turkey, dressing vegetables, dessert, and ham

I also like casserole you can make it out of yams

Good grief

Ham

Thank you to ART Center for this creative episode and album artwork!

Thanks for listening. We hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!

In this episode, we interview Kassidy, King a board-certified music therapist who completed her internship with Able ARTS Work, and now works full-time as a music therapist with us! Listen in as we get to know her and learn about her internship and what future interns of Able ARTS Work can look forward to!

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What’s this? A bonus episode! Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today, we have an extra special bonus episode for your listening pleasure. We interview two artists featured in our Able ARTS Work Gallery and learn how art can be created using instruments!

Please visit us at our website to learn more about our amazing gallery and plan your visit!

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Welcome to episode 6 of “Quarantunes” where quarantine can’t stop our creativity!

For this episode, we get to experience musical expression from our artists at EPI (Encouraging Personal Independence)

0:18 “Dancing on 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

1:29 “Park Day” is an acoustic song about a fun day at the park with a close friend. In his lyrics, Greco recounts a beautiful sunny day spent playing his favorite game, hide and seek! Music and lyrics for this song were written by Greco Ancona.

Park Day

We won’t be back for a while

I want to stay and play hide and go seek all day there

We won’t be back for a while

I want to stay and play hide and go seek with my best friend Emilio

Ba ba da da

On a sunny day I see a big garden

Flores, amarillo and orange

A field of grass

Lots of fun stuff

Ba ba ba ba

And we won’t be back for a while, no we won’t be back for a while

We won’t be back for a while, no we won’t be back for a while

We won’t be back for a while

Thank you again to EPI, for your musical creativity and awesome artwork!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! You’re listening to part 2 of our Halloween Special! Listen in for Halloween media recommendations, an original song, and an original spooky story!

0:28 ART Center shares a recommendation list of their favorite movies, tv shows, and books to listen to during this spooky season.

2:18 "Spooky Song"

This piece was written by the artists of CECA's songwriting class. They made all choices about the lyrics, key, instrumentation, melodies, and rhythms, with the assistance of their instructor. The voices of the artists can be heard during the last section of the song!

Monsters come out to play

Mummies are gonna’ dance around

Ghosts are screaming

Werewolves are having a fun time

Bats Fly around

Spiders crawl out of the walls

A Haunted House Glows in the night

If you knock on the door you get all kinds of candy

Reese's Taste awesome and are the best

Candy Corn Stick to my teeth

M&M’s Come in lots of colors

Sour Patch kids are super sweet

Milky ways are good

You get it all, all kinds of candy

4:16 “Vampire Adventure”

This is an original story written one of EPI's artists, Jhosseline. The story follows two vampires, Elijah and Damon, who set out on an adventure to find another vampire to join their pack. They overcome different obstacles and make friends along the way in a spooky forest. Please enjoy this fun Halloween themed story about two friends trying expand their pack and look for fun. This story was inspired by one of Jhosseline's favorite tv shows, The Vampire Diaries.

Thank you to CECA for their incredible songwriting, EPI for a creative story, ART Center for some awesome recommendations, and album artwork!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! Today, we get to listen to part 1 of a 2-part Halloween Special!

Listen in to hear an original spooky story and song. Don’t forget to tune in again next week for
part 2!

0:45 “The Case of the Vampire Toenails “
Written by artists and families from the Encouraging Personal Independence (EPI) Center, The
Case of the Vampire Toenails is an equal part funny and spooky story guaranteed to get you in
the Halloween spirit. The Case of the Vampire Toenails is a story written from the perspective of
EPI Artist, Daniel who is in for the scare of life when he tries a new topping on his
pizza...vampire toenails! Take a listen to find out if Daniel is able to solve the Case of the
Vampire Toenails.
5:24 "Spooky Song"
This piece was written by the artists of The Cultural Education Center for the Arts (CECA). It
was created in a songwriting class where artists made all choices about the lyrics, key,
instrumentation, melodies, and rhythms, with assistance from an instructor. The voices of these
artists are also used in the last section of the song, so listen closely!
Monsters come out to play
Mummies are gonna dance around
Ghosts are screaming
Werewolves are having a fun time
Bats Fly around
Spiders crawl out of the walls
A Haunted House Glows in the night
If you knock on the door you get all kinds of candy
Reeses Taste awesome and are the best
Candy Corn Stick to my teeth
M&M’s Come in lots of colors
Sour Patch kids are super sweet
Milky ways are good
You get it all, all kinds of candy
We want to thank artists at EPI and CECA for their creative storytelling and songwriting! Thank
you to artists at ART Center for this incredible album artwork! Listen in next week to hear the
second part of our Halloween experience.
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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!

In this episode, our podcasters have a conversation about Fall, Family, Mosquitos, and Quarantine. Listen in as we share our opinions on these various topics, and take turns interviewing each other. Let us know what you think, and what other topics we should discuss!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio! In this episode, we interview a recent Able ARTS Work music therapy intern, Cassadi! Listen in as we ask her some icebreaker questions, learn about her music therapy internship, and get some insight into her songwriting process with artists! Stay tuned for more of our internship series coming up in the new year.

8:04 “Stuck at Home”

Oh we’re stuck at home

But we’re not alone

We’ve got our friends and our families by our sides

Oh we’re stuck at home

But we’re not alone

We can meet on zoom while we’re tucked safe inside

Oh we’re all in this together

We’re all in this like birds of a feather

Soon we’ll be together again

I can’t wait to see all my friends

Program will be even better than before

Once we’re together again

Oh we’re stuck at home

But we’re not alone

We’ve got delicious food and goodies we can eat

Oh we’re stuck at home

But we’re not alone

We’ve got music we can make and it sounds sweet

Soon we’ll be together again

I can’t wait to see all my friends

Program will be even better than before

Once we’re together again

Oh we’re stuck at home

But we’re not alone

We can make arts and crafts and display them on our walls

Oh we’re stuck at home

But we’re not alone

And we’re excited for the day we can go back to the mall

Soon we’ll be together again

I can’t wait to see all my friends

Program will be even better than before

Once we’re together again

Oh we’re stuck at home

But we’re not alone

We’ve got out friends and our families by our sides

Oh we’re stuck at home

But we’re not alone

We can meet on zoom while we’re tucked safe inside

Soon we’ll be together again

I can’t wait to see all my friends

Program will be even better than before

Once we’re together again x2

12:24 Ode to CECA

CECA, CECA, CECA

Oh how we miss CECA

We can’t wait to see ya

At CECA, CECA, CECA

But while we’re away

How will we pass the days

Until we can see ya

At CECA, CECA, CECA

We can eat and drink agua

Or play with our chihuahuas

Watch movies or tv

Or pretend we’re at Disney

CECA, CECA, CECA

Oh how we miss CECA

We can’t wait to see ya

At CECA, CECA, CECA

But while we’re away

How will we pass the days

Until we can see ya

At CECA, CECA, CECA

We can see our friends on Zoom

From our own rooms

Say hi and ask how are you?

So we don’t feel blue

CECA, CECA, CECA

Oh how we miss CECA

We can’t wait to see ya

At CECA, CECA, CECA

But while we’re away

How will we pass the days

Until we can see ya

At CECA, CECA, CECA

Once we’re back at CECA

We’ll be so glad to see ya!

We’ll make art and music all day

We can’t wait to sing and play!

CECA, CECA, CECA

Oh how we miss CECA

We can’t wait to see ya

At CECA, CECA, CECA

Thanks for listening!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!

Listen in as ART Center interviews Reid Moriarty about his life, music and podcast.

Reid Moriarty is a “man with a mic” motivated to entertain to show that everyone has a unique gift. He has recorded four albums–Purple Party, Shine, Best Bros, and Slightly Country–and is a charismatic performer on keyboard and vocals. Reid is also front man for the band Jungle Poppins, speaks regularly promoting ability awareness and hosts his own podcast, Talk Time with Reid Moriarty. His voice breaks through social barriers to inspire.  

3:00 “Slightly Country” (and Reprise) by Reid Moriarty and Heath Farmer

Reid co-writes with Heath Farmer. Slightly Country was the first song Heath and Reid wrote together. Reid shares, “He asked if I had any ideas, and I just started singing whatever was on my mind––kinda telling a story at the piano. We had just started talking about the Slightly Country CD. So, this became the title track we needed!”

6:14 “Call it a Day”

Reid shared, “We recorded Call it a Day like a lullaby with arpeggios and made it the last song of all. We had the idea of Esther playing Taps on her trumpet. You might recognize Taps––which Esther played on trumpet––as traditional bugle call played at dusk to mark the end of a day.”

ArtBeat Radio would like to thank Reid once again for sharing his music, and taking time to participate in an interview. You can find him @ReidMoriarty on Instagram, or by listening to his podcast, Talk Time with Reid Moriarty.

Thank you to ART Center for their great interview skills and creative album artwork!

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Welcome back to ArtBeat Radio!

In this episode, we interview Jenny. A singer songwriter who attends our Able ARTs Work day programs and our Mobile Arts Program. Jenny is an incredibly talented songwriter and allowed us to listen in on some of her personal projects.

Let’s hear what she had to say about her songwriting!

2:41 “Cherry”

Cherry is a very special dolphin

I know that she’s out there waiting for me

Cherry has a friend named daisy who is a cow

They play together in the water, in the sun

Yeah cherry is magic I know

If you believe and look in your heart, you will see her too

She will teach the other marine life to love and be kind.

3:54 “Little Person”

Little person is a new special friend of mine

She is soft and I love to pet her head

When I’m blue, she puts a smile on my face

I like to hold her under the covers, pat her head, and talk to her.

Little person comforts me. That’s all there is.

5:57 “Daisy”

Daisy you’re my friend

You’re soft to pet on the head

Your eyes are very lifelike

I love you.

7:09 “My Vision”

All on my own I found me

We can be at peace

Share and care. Now is the time to slow down

I am blessed because I found you

I’m so happy we share a common dream for peace in the world

No more hate. No more killing. Flowers everywhere.

8:44 Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler (cover)

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
It must have been cold there in my shadow
To never have sunlight on your face
You were content to let me shine, that's your way
You always walked a step behind

So I was the one with all the glory
While you were the one with all the strength
A beautiful face without a name for so long
A beautiful smile to hide the pain

Did you ever know that you're my hero
And everything I would like to be?
I can fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings

It might have appeared to go unnoticed
But I've got it all here in my heart
I want you to know I know the truth, of course I know it
I would be nothing without you

Did you ever know that you're my hero?
You're everything I wish I could be
I could fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings

Did I ever tell you you're my hero?
You're everything, everything I wish I could be
Oh, and I, I could fly higher than an eagle
For you are the wind beneath my wings
'Cause you are the wind beneath my wings

Oh, the wind beneath my wings
You, you, you, you are the wind beneath my wings
Fly, fly, fly away, you let me fly so high
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings
Oh, you, you, you, the wind beneath my wings

Fly, fly, fly high against the sky
So high I almost touch the sky
Thank you, thank you
Thank God for you, the wind beneath my wings

13:36 “Money free World

Someday I hope theres a time in the world

That people share better

We would have free vegan food and free water. At no charge

It would be a peaceful world where everyone is sharing

Happy in the world

A special thank you to the talented artist, Jenny and her music therapist, Evan.

For more information, please go to our website AbleArtsWork.org

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Welcome to episode 5 of “Quarantunes” where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! For this new episode, we get to experience musical expression by our artists at CECA (Cultural Education Center for the Arts). You’ll hear great narration from DJ PJ as well as, original music compositions.

You’re listening to Art Beat Radio, a program by Able Arts Work.

Our first song was written by CECA artist Jenny Lurvey. Her lyrics talk about a cruelty free world and talk about a place called the Gentle Barn – a barn that allows animals to live free. This song is called Vision for A New World.

1:07 “Vision For A New World” by Jenny Lurvey

“Healthy, cruelty free food and water should be free,

People shouldn’t have to go without it,

We need a miracle,

People need to feel like they have access to what they need.

The gentle barn teaches kindness and compassion

They try to set an example,

Peace on Earth”

The second song today is from our CECA Songwriting class. It was written collaboratively between members of the class – each artist making choices about the melody, tempo and instruments that were being used in the song. It uses the “Amen Brother” drum break, one of the most sampled pieces of music of all time.

2:46 “Happy Song” - Written by the CECA Songwriting Class

“This is a song, written by CECA, all about what makes us happy

PlayStation puts me in a good mood!

Mariachis make beautiful music

Tacos are fun for everyone!

We like painting rainbows

Avocado Sandwiches are so tasty!

Yeah, they’re so tasty! mmm

Hope you had a good time”

This next song was also written by the CECA Songwriting class. It is a song about the comic being written collaboratively in the Crafting Comics class. It tells the story of Dinosaur The Archer, a character from the comic. You can hear student vocal contributions as well as the instrumental choices they made.

4:33 “Dinosaur the Archer” - Written by the CECA Songwriting Class

I am a monster

They call me Dinosaur the archer

I hunt by the river

The river is my best friend

They tell me the weather

They’re strong and in a circle, they’re purple

They're hard to swim in and they talk to me

This next song was created by students of the Music Video Makers class at Able ARTS Work. Students collaborated to choose a song to parody, write lyrics and record virtual instruments on Garageband. This hello song is meant to highlight the virtual layout of classes on Zoom.

7:05 “Hello to You”

Whoa! Hello to you!

Saying hi to all my friends! 

Hello to you!

It is time we say hello

Hello! Hello! I’m saying hello

Whoa! Wave hello!

We’re waving to all our friends

Now say hello!

Say hello to all your friends!

Hello! Hello! How are you?

Right now we’re on Zoom

Meeting up with all our friends (x2)

Now smile at your friends

We’re smiling at all our friends

Now give a high-five

Give a virtual high-five

Hello! Hello! We’re saying hello

Right now we’re on Zoom

Meeting up with all our friends (x2)

Whoa! Hello to you!

To you and to you!

Hello to all!

It is time we say hello

Hello! Hello! I’m saying hello.

Whoa! Hello to all!

To you and to you!

Hello to you!

It is time we say hello

Hello! Hello! How are you? (x3)

A special thank you to artists at CECA for the album artwork, and the amazing DJ PJ for being our host in this episode of Quarantunes.

For more information, please go to our website AbleArtsWork.org

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Welcome back to another episode of ArtBeat Radio! This episode is mainly based on nutrition. We interviewed Registered Dietician, Alexis, and asked her a variety of questions. Listen in for tips, tricks and more!

Thank you to ART Center for their great interview skills and creative album artwork!

Learn more about our organization by visiting AbleArtsWork.org

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Welcome to episode 4 of “Quarantunes” where quarantine can’t stop our creativity! For this new episode, we get to experience musical expression by our artists at ART Center (Achieving Results Together)

0:33 “The Toy Shop of My Past”

In this first song, the class wanted to do a song that was more upbeat, fun, and something you can dance to! Throughout the song, you can hear Eric, an artist at ART Center, playing the accordion and several other of his toys/instruments on top of instrumentation that was put together as a class.

2:30 “Hi Hi Hi”

To start off the song, the class voted on a slower tempo. The class then wanted the song to sound happy. Next, they voted on all of the drum sounds and rhythms. Christy, an artist at ART Center, recorded her voice by saying “hi”. Eric then suggested we record a live sample, so he used the V-tech Little Smart Driver from 1989. Eric also suggested we put in keyboard clicks throughout the song. Our first recording together proved to be challenging, yet a lot of fun!

3:40 “Space Capsule”

The class voted on doing a more electronic-driven song. The class started with voting for a fast tempo and leaned more towards electronic instruments. Eric started off the song with typing out a live sample. Maria, an artist at ART Center, also sang for the recording.

4:49 “Laboratory Experiment”

This last song started off by messing around and getting acquainted with Chrome Music Lab, a free and accessible website that offers fun ways to experiment with music. The class played around with creating a melody they liked and exported it so they could expand on it just a little bit more. It was a new and fun way for the class to create a song!

A very special thank you to artists at ART Center for their compositions and album artwork!

Learn more about our organization by visiting AbleArtsWork.org

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Welcome to episode 3 of “Quarantunes” where quarantine can’t stop our creativity!

For this new episode, we get to experience musical expression by our artists at EPI (Encouraging Personal Independence).

0:21 “Greco’s Song”

This song was written by Greco, an artist at EPI, who talks about going to Disneyland with his friends for his birthday. He also talks about how the current pandemic is preventing him from going but he is hopeful that everything will be there when he returns! The song is set to a stripped down, acoustic, folk inspired track that will pull at your heart strings.

Lyrics

I need a million dollars to take my friends to Disneyland

I want to go before I turn 30 years old

I’d buy churros and fun tickets to all the rides

I’d buy us all helados too!

The coronavirus won't let me go right now

But I know it’ll still be there when we come back

The coronavirus won't let me go right now

I’ll just have to go when I turn 30 years old!

1:41 “Que Me Gusta Mucho”

This is an upbeat, pop and dance song using sampled vocals of an ice cream eating experience. You can hear all the joys and deliciousness in the flavor of the music. Listen closely for slurps and utensils plinking in the background.

3:26 “Summer”

This song is about the joys of summer and fun with friends. The chorus repeats the catchy phrase “Summer, don’t go away” and the instruments bring an upbeat vibe to the track. This song features a large ensemble of backing vocals and sampled percussion.

Lyrics

Don’t it feel like summer has just begun?

Hanging with my friends under the sun

La La La La La La La La….

Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba…

Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da...

Summer

Don’t go away

Summer

Don’t go away

There’s still some time left for fun

This year’s summer is not quite done

La La La La La La La La….

Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba…

Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da...

Summer

Don’t go away

Summer

Don’t go away

Summer

Don’t go away

Summer

Don’t go away

La La La La La La La La….

Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba Ba…

Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da...

5:53 “Yes”

This track features modern upbeat hip-hop drums as well as sampled vocals reminiscent of classic 90’s hip-hop. The song features the affirmation of “Yes” and promotes positivity and good vibes.

Thank you again to artists from EPI for their music and album artwork!

You can watch some fun videos created by Able Arts Work staff over at our YouTube Channel, Able Arts Work – Virtual Learning

Learn more about our organization by visiting AbleArtsWork.org

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Welcome to episode 2 of Quarantunes! Where quarantine can’t stop our creativity!

For this new episode, we get to experience musical expression by artists over at our Therapeutic Arts Program (TAP II)

0:47 "Handwashing Song" is a parody of one of TAP II's favorite songs, "Here Comes the Sun" by the Beatles. The lyrics were written by artists via the online platform, Zoom. The focus of the song is to demonstrate how to properly wash your hands. The artists at TAP II decided to take a basic procedure of maintaining proper hygiene and turn it into a fun tune for their peers and family to listen to! The vocals and guitar were recorded by Jessica, a music therapist at TAP II and Jamond, an artist at TAP II. All other instruments were recorded by various artists using Garageband in the comfort of their own home. Enjoy this wonderful piece and remember to wash your hands!

3:49 “Your Virtual Heart” was composed in a group music therapy session via Zoom. A total of 13 students worked on this instrumental song. Artists used the program ‘Song Maker’ on the website ‘Google Chrome Music Lab’ to compose this piece collaboratively. All artists voted on the instrumentation, tempo, and structure of the song before composing each section independently. There are three sections-- A, B, and C -- each with its own unique style and texture. About half of the artists directly composed their own designated short segments of each major section using the control screen function on Zoom. This means they directly manipulated the program with their own computer, placing notes on the screen where they saw fit. The other half of the group communicated to the music therapist where they wanted their notes placed in preferred rhythms. This created a truly unique songwriting experience, in which each motif represents each individual in the class, creating a comprehensive instrumental piano piece. The title “Your Virtual Heart” reflects the artists’ collective journey exploring music-making in a new, virtual environment.

5:08 "Garageband Quarantunes" is a compilation of various instrumental improvisations that the artists at TAP II recorded on Garageband to a simple guitar sample that the music therapist, Jessica, provided. Each artist chose an instrument of their choice and recorded their improvisation in the comfort of their own home. This song was created to show each artist's expression and emotion by using the gift of music. Enjoy this wonderful piece!

6:42 “My Heart Broke in Music Lab” was composed by TAP II artist, Rudy during his 1:1 music therapy sessions. This artist utilized the ‘Song Maker’ app found on the website “Chrome Music Lab”. He made all choices about instrumentation, tempo and structure prior to composing. This artist controlled the music therapist's screen to independently explore different musical motifs and lay down notes to create three distinct sections of music. The music therapist and artist converted the sections to Garageband where effects were added and he got to select percussive styles and drum tracks. This song was meant to highlight the creative ways musical collaboration can still take place even when we are not able to do so in person.

A very special thanks to our narrator from ART Center, and album cover artist from TAP II.

You can watch some fun videos created by Able Arts Work staff over at our YouTube Channel, Able Arts Work – Virtual Learning

Learn more about our organization by visiting AbleArtsWork.org

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Welcome to episode 1 of “Quarantunes”! Where quarantine can’t stop our creativity!

For our first episode, we experience musical expression from Cultural Education Center for the Arts (CECA) and album artwork from Achieving Results Together (ART Center)

0:45 “Mountain Song” was composed in a songwriting and music technology class. Choices were made about what instruments would be used, and artists had their own instruments sampled via zoom, which included a shaker and a cup! The songs that are being written in this class have been thematically tied into a "Crafting Comics" class. In the story being written in that class, two young settlers have lost their deer and are looking for it in the mountains - this song is a musical interpretation of the beginning of their journey. You can find the lyrics below!

Happily, we go up
Shyly we walk along
Cold nights are so mean
Snow Looks so beautiful
Life is at the bottom
Our goal is at the top
Home is where the video games are
Rocky Mountains are so pretty
Bears are so scary
Pigeons Coo in the air
Ravens Fly through the sky
I see a horse in a house
How Strange!
Crows don’t go near that house
We brought extra Apples
We’ve also got Bananas

2:39 “Wrestling Intro Song” was put together recording different instruments from each artist's home, including a shaker, keyboard, guitar, and tambourine. The artists chose both the key and tempo while the instructor provided different instrument lines to be chosen from.

3:55 “Another Green Sunflower” was constructed to demonstrate the sampling ability of the Ableton program. In it, the Beach Boys song "All I Wanna Do" and the Brian Eno Song "Another Green World" are put together to make a laid-back hip-hop beat. You can find a YouTube video on our channel to see how Daniel created this!

6:10 “Horse Song” This is another song from the CECA songwriting collaboration with the crafting comic class! In the story, two main characters come across a horse that lives in a house. They want to spend the night with the horse, but the horse never turns their music down! All musical choices were made by students. There's even a shaker and hand clapping that was sampled over zoom! You can find the lyrics below!

I’m the best horse, I stay hydrated
I like to run with the herd
I gobble up Chile and mangos with lime
I think my rest is super important
I like to sleep with music on
My best friend is a really cool cow
They are super friendly
This is my cool new house I built
You can stay at the house
But I’ll never turn my music down

7:48 “Corona Sounds” was made by sampling different household objects in place of traditional percussion. In the song, one can hear the sounds of squiring hand sanitizer, a can of disinfectant wipes, an empty roll of toilet paper, and some canned goods. These sounds work together to make up the backbone of the groove that the song is based around.

You can see how instructor Daniel created some of these tracks, and get inspired to create your own recordings using everyday items you can find in your home! For free content to keep you creative during this quarantine, please visit our YouTube Channel - Able ARTS Work: Virtual Learning https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyEY9XQUaQ_dZGXPy2E41-g

Learn more about our organization by visiting Ableartswork.org

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Hello! You’re listening to ArtBeat Radio’s first episode about the staff members of Able Arts Work! In this episode, we listen to the story of our founder and CEO, Helen Dolas! We had the opportunity to interview Helen in order to learn more about her history and see what inspired her to create this amazing organization.

We hope you enjoy this small piece of our history and we look forward to representing more of our staff, giving our listeners an idea of what it looks like “behind the scenes”. Thank you for listening!

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Hey hey hey, you’re listening to ArtBeat Radio. This is DJ Jess Getter, 2019 ArtBeat Radio Summer intern, comin’ at ya live with some fresh sounds from the many brilliant minds over here at Able Arts Work.
First in the lineup we have a piece from the artists at Encouraging Personal Independence (EPI Center), who created a segment called “30 Second Poetry” where they perform their poem called "The City" which features their select favorite lyrics of two different songs. While one artist reads the poem aloud the other artists create a musical soundscape that represent elements of the poem and the sounds of the city. The songs featured are “Human Nature” by Michael Jackson and “Hear You Me” by Jimmy Eat World.
Following this we have an exhilarating local news story, narrated to us by some of the artists at Achieving Results Together (ART Center), with some eyewitness interviews giving us the hottest, freshest takes.
After that, we mellow out with a sound collage from the artists at The Cultural Education Center for the Arts (CECA), who utilized the noises of the 1940’s to make a dreamy soundscape, transporting us back to a time when radio reared its head in American culture.
And last but not least, we have an original song called “On the Radio,” written and recorded by the artists here at The Therapeutic Arts Program (TAP II).
Sit back, relax, and enjoy this original broadcast. Jess Getter, signing off!

This Podcast is brought to you by Able ARTS Work’s ArtBeat Radio in collaboration with the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.

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On a Roll!, a fundraiser and party for our transportation department, was held at Hotel Maya in Long Beach. Between the casino games and amazing live music from Hedgehog Swing, there was lots of fun to be had! Our friends at EPI, Encouraging Personal Independence, worked really hard to create a fun video for our event (and to top it off, they made an original song, "Summer," to kick off our summer months for our listeners)! Take a glimpse into our night as ArtBeat Radio was there to record interview responses from some of our lovely guests.

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HAPPY WORLD RADIO DAY!!!
Radio as a medium is ever changing and always important. It has been utilized by scientists, governments, artists, activists, and everyday people around the world. Radio has been one of the most creative and experimental forms of media in recent history with so many of the art forms we love now stemming from this world-changing technology.
The ArtBeat Radio crew asked members of the admin team at Able ARTS Work some key questions about the radio and what it means to them and our artists. But what would radio be without some music? Our friend Jesse stopped by to sing a radio favorite, “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers, with us. Happy listening!

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"Happy Holidays!" from all of us here at TAP II! We've been working hard the past couple of months to create a wintertime story in order to celebrate the holidays and the transitioning seasons. This storyline was a collaboration of creative thoughts from the TAP II community. Sound effects, verbalizations, and music were chosen and recorded by "Save Me a Seat!" with help from other artists within program. Please enjoy, and Happy Holidays!

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ARTifact Gallery & Forum presented Hear Our Voices, an art exhibition created to discuss inclusion, intersectionality and identity of groups historically excluded from mainstream societies. ArtBeat Radio was on the scene at the opening reception to record the panel discussion featuring Claribel Valdovinos, an artist and educator located in Long Beach, and Ifunanya Nweke, founder of Jazz Hands for Autism (http://jazzhandsforautism.org). We even asked a few friends to share some of their thoughts with us as well. Enjoy this live installment!

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BOO! Happy Halloween! This episode was a collaboration between the ArtBeat Radio crew and the TAP II community. To celebrate the spooky Fall season, everybody got together and created a story using their various artistic abilities. The creative process took place over a few weeks with instrumentation and narration by ArtBeat Radio, verbalizations by a verbalization class, and the overall storyline created with the community morning group. Enjoy our spooky story!

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This year, Able ARTS Work hosts the sixth ArtBeat for Humanity Gala, and our theme “Soy Fuerte! My Story” highlighted the stories of our community of artists in Able ARTS Work. The Artbeat for Humanity Gala VI was held on Saturday, May 5th at the Hotel Maya in Long Beach. This event is a multi-sensory celebration that encapsulates Able ARTS Work’s commitment to inclusion, community support and orchestration. During the gala, Able ARTS Work will honor the former chair of the Yamaha Music and Wellness Institute C. Terry Lewis with the Ami & Remo Belli Humanitarian Award, which recognizes community leaders supporting wellness and inclusion.

To see and hear more, check out the following links!
YouTube: https://youtu.be/vHYOb6JuZvE
Flickr: https://flic.kr/s/aHskASkDa3

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Hello! Bonjour! Konichiwa! Kamusta! All Aboard! Travel all the world with us as we go to TAP II, France, CECA and EPI. You will hear some originals songs and covers, including "Happy World Travel" (TAP II), "Champs Elysee" (TAP II), "All Around the World" (CECA), and "Around the World” (EPI). We also interview some of our friends at TAP II. This podcast was produced by Able ARTS Work's ArtBeat Radio and in collaboration Los Angeles County Arts Commission intern, Courtney Takahashi. We hope you enjoy!

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ARTifact Forum & Gallery hosted its fourth annual Hawthorne Community Arts Exhibit. This annual event is dedicated to celebrating the visual arts, music and dance and is created to provide a spotlight on local talent from Hawthorne and the South Bay area. This year featured Arts Alive, Jazz Hands For Autism, Estrellas Brillantes Grupo De Baile Folklorico, Sam Smith, and Able ARTS Work’s very own Jess and Chris.
The exhibition runs through May 30, 2018, so check it out!

Arts Alive provides fundamental arts education and performance opportunities for young people in music and the performing arts. This program provides a creative educational platform through specific arts subjects to teach lifelong music and arts skills. The administration and volunteer Board of Directors and ensure that each child has access to quality arts education through in-school and after-school programs throughout Los Angeles County. To learn more, please visit www.artsalivela.org

Jazz Hands For Autism is a talent advocacy group that is empowering musicians on the autism spectrum to make valued social, cultural and economic contributions in their community. They provide music-based job development, job training and job placement for musicians on the autism spectrum. For more information about what they do, visit their website: www.jazzhandsforautism.org

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Did you grab more than your share of discount candy? Well, we want to know what you did this Valentine’s Day. Our friends from ART Center have created a song to the tune of “What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?” to find out just that!
With the song, the group wanted to write a holiday song for Valentine's Day since there's not one they knew of for that particular holiday. Our Long Beach composers decided to brainstorm ideas for what makes Valentine's Day such a great holiday. For the past couple of weeks, the group voted on which lyrics to use, what instruments everyone wanted to play, and whether we wanted an original melody or an interpretation of a classic. So without further ado, please enjoy a new classic: “What Are You Doing Valentine’s Day?”

"I bought you flowers that grew from the sun
To show I care and that you’re the one
What are we doing Valentine’s, Valentine’s Day?

I got you chocolate kisses to enjoy
Seeing you happy gets me overjoyed
What are we doing Valentine’s, Valentine’s Day?

It might be a long shot, but I need to know
Give me a yes or give me a no
Will you be my one and only Valentine?

I went ahead and bought you a card
To try and show you the feelings of my heart
What are we doing Valentine’s, Valentine’s Day?"

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Valentine’s Day is almost here, and love is in the air at Able ARTS Work. What’s the best way to celebrate this holiday? You guessed it: DANCE (or maybe some candy)! Here are some picks from our friend, DJ PJ, that are sure to get the crowd grooving!

"La Bicicleta" by Shakira and Carlos Vives
"Love on The Brain" by Rihanna (Radio Edit)
"Let’s Marvin Gaye and Get It On" by Charlie Puth & Meghan Trainor
"Finesse" Remix by Bruno Mars ft. Cardi B
"Bonita" by Jowell y Randy ft. J.Balvin

To finish, we slow things down a bit with duet with our friend, Jesse Cantlay, singing Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud.”

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Hello everybody! You are in for a treat. Our friends from CECA have created an awesome composition. The song came out of the class named “Digital Discoveries” which uses technology to record. We were memorizing and learning to spell the class name, and the song gradually came to existence as we were continuously repeating the phrase "Di-gi-tal Dis-co-ve-ries." We just hit “record” and rest is history! All the sounds that the artists made were on the spot without any prompting or rehearsal. The song was recorded in one take, and artists helped to choose the filter for the sound. Enjoy!

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It’s that time of year again. Are you going to host an EXUBERANT holiday party and need some tunes to get everybody groovin’? Well, DJ PJ has got the playlist for you!

Jingle Bells (Stevie Wonder & Keanu Trap Remix)
All I Want For Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey
Feliz Navidad – Jose Feliciano
8 Days of Christmas – Destiny’s Child
Jingle Bell Rock (Trap Remix)

For your listening pleasure, TAP II’s EComposition crew has made some festive holiday collaborations with our friends Jay Levan and Devyn Rush. The covers of “Blue Christmas” and “All I Want for Christmas Is You” are also featured in our short film, “Pop-Eye Sails the Seas” (you can view it here at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po73TuSGMRI).

Happy Holidays!

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The continuation of last week's episode of The Adventures of Rob AL Ean. A story that follows 2 robots and their human alter egos who fight evil to save humanity. In last week's episode Rob Al Ean and Pops are distressed by the long lines for junk food when they receive a call from Rob's mother that there is trouble on Planet Glaze. Will they get to the bottom of this mystery? Tonight, we find out.

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A podcast coming from the year 3017 giving us a glimpse of the music and culture from that time. Hosted by Able Arts Work's Art Beat Radio.

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Summer's here and it's time for that backyard cookout. Do you need some help getting your party goers up and grooving? Our very own DJ PJ describes these must-have songs as "old-school music for your backyard BBQ on the 4th of July."

"I Feel Good" by James Brown
"I Wanna Dance with Somebody" by Whitney Houston
"Kiss" by Prince
"Tootsie Roll" by 69 Boyz
"This Is How We Do It" by Montell Jordan

And for a little taste of summer songs, our friends, Christina and PJ, recorded a mash-up cover of "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" by Whitney Houston and "Somebody" by Natalie La rose ft. Jeremih. Enjoy!

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It's Devyn Rush!
Our friend, Devyn Rush, came to rehearse and perform "Helpless" from Hamilton: The American Musical by Lin Manuel-Miranda. Check her out at http://www.devynrush.com/ to learn more about her and her awesome music.

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Welcome to our new project! ArtBeat Radio now hosts Community Collaboratives, interactive concerts between local musicians and resident artists at our programs.

Our first installment features Wires & Whistles, a folk rock band from Long Beach! Hear their performance with our friends from TAP II.

Thank you for listening!

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Our friends at Achieving Results Together (ART Center) in Long Beach have dedicated this semester to learning about their favorite member of The Beatles, George Harrison. Check out their hard work!

Featured Artists: Brian, Tran, Christy, Rebecca, Ricky Alison, and Jennifer

Featured Music
Song Name: Guitar Boogie
Recording Artist(s): Arthur Smith
Album: Guitar Boogie (1945)
Song Writer(s): Arthur Smith
Producer: Arthur Smith
Recording Company: Super Disc

Song Name: I Me Mine
Recording Artist(s): The Beatles
Album: Let It Be (1970)
Song Writer(s): George Harrison
Producer: Phil Spector
Recording Company: Abbey Road Studios, Apple (Label)

Song Name: Norwegian Wood
Recording Artist(s): The Beatles
Album: Rubber Soul (1965)
Song Writer(s): The Beatles
Producer: George Martin
Recording Company: Parlophone

Song Name: My Sweet Lord
Recording Artist(s): George Harrison
Album: Let It Roll – The Songs of George Harrison (2009)
Song Writer(s): George Harrison
Producer: Ray Cooper, Dave Edmunds, Dhani Harrison, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Phil Spector, Russ Titelman
Recording Company: Dark Horse/ Parlophone/ Apple

Song Name: Something
Recording Artist(s): George Harrison
Album: Abbey Road (1969)
Song Writer(s): George Harrison
Producer: George Martin
Recording Company: Apple Records

Song Name: Here Comes the Sun
Recording Artist(s): George Harrison
Album: Abbey Road (1969)
Song Writer(s): George Harrison
Producer: George Martin
Recording Company: Apple Records

Song Name: Living in the Material World
Recording Artist: George Harrison
Album: Living in the Material World (1973)
Song Writer: George Harrison
Producer: George Harrison
Recording Company: Apple Records

Song Name: While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Recording Artist(s): George Harrison
Album: The Beatles (1968)
Song Writer: George Harrison
Producer: George Martin
Recording Company: Apple Records

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Produced by ArtBeat Radio's Summer Intern, Danielle Santos, in association with the Los Angeles County Arts Commission.

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Special thanks to all our listeners who sent in submissions!

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