In this episode, we dive into the essential questions you need to ask yourself before borrowing money from a family member for a home purchase. Navigating financial transactions with family can be tricky, and it's crucial to consider all aspects to maintain harmony and transparency. We'll unpack many of the key considerations, helping you make an i…

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

In this episode, I explain all about the my journey as a renter. The good, bad, and "bug infested" ugly of places I rented in the past. From my college days, all the way to being a married, parent of two. Renting played a major factor in the different phases of my life and the prices have risen astronomically. I'll also discuss how those price jump…

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

In this episode, I take you through the rollercoaster ride of my home buying journey—a story filled with unexpected twists, daunting challenges, and rewarding milestones. Unlike those who follow a straightforward path to homeownership, my experience was anything but linear. From financial hurdles and fluctuating markets to surprising setbacks and m…

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

In this episode of the Home Goals Podcast, we dive into the critical strategies you need to successfully save for your dream home. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or looking to upgrade, these five tips will help you build the financial foundation necessary to make a confident and timely purchase without relying on external programs…

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

In this episode of Home Goals Podcast, we dive into the golden rule of real estate: "location, location, location." Join us as we discuss the key factors to consider when deciding on the best place to call home. Understanding the nuances of location can make or break your real estate decision. Plus, we'll discuss how much weight you should give to …

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

Join us as we explore whether or not a Realtor® is essential for your home search and what factors you should consider when making this important decision. Discover the advantages of having a professional guide you through the process, learn scenarios where buying a home with a Realtor® would be most beneficial, and identify warning signs that indi…

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today, we speak with Heather Thornton, a talented playwriter who speaks with us about her play titled “Slow Times at Aviation High” Heather describes this work as "Breakfast Club...but in wheelchairs" Here’s a note from Heather- Born in 1961. Disabled in 1971. In those days, the school sat me in a corner as if being d…

In this episode, we explore the myths and realities of renting, weighing its financial implications, lifestyle benefits, and long-term prospects. Through expert insights and real-life examples, we offer practical advice for deciding whether to rent or buy. Tune in to gain clarity on this pivotal decision and empower yourself with the knowledge need…

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

Join us as we demystify home buying essentials! From budgeting to loan types, we cover it all. Learn from our host's personal experiences with savings and side gigs. Tune in for expert tips and avoid common pitfalls on your path to homeownership!By Derrick Thornton, REALTOR®

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, …

Join host, Derrick Thornton in our debut episode as we unpack the pressing issue of the housing affordability crisis. We'll be sharing some eye-opening statistics highlighting the drastic changes in today's market. Discover the complex reasons behind the crisis, from economic shifts to policy decisions, as we delve into the heart of the matter. And…

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Listen in to a song about everyone’s favorite treat: Pancakes! CECA service users PJ, Maria, Michael, Jesus, and Luis wrote and recorded an original song about their love for pancakes and the many toppings that can go on them. In order to get authentic sounds for the song, service users had a day where they made panca…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! It’s the season to curl up and watch some movies! Listen in as Brian and Nancy discuss some films they watch this time of year, their favorite movie night snacks, and tips for a movie date. After this, stay tuned to their first ever “sit-down” comedy special, where Brian shares his jokes with Nancy, the toughest criti…

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today, Brian and Nancy each chose a favorite song and sang an excerpt. They then chose a peer to interview about the song’s contents or what it made them think of. Listen in as Brian sings to John Denver and talks with music therapy intern, Riley, about her home state of Virginia. Later, Nancy interviews AAW service u…

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! In today's episode of The Special Needs Talk Show, co-hosts Pete and Stephanie sit down with their Able ARTS Work San Diego peer and sassy dancing lady, Renee! They talk about recycling, holidays, music, and more! Plus, we hear from our sponsors at Jillian's Creative Creations and Gross Stone Ice Cream. Participants/C…

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Listen in as Sergio, Brian, Nancy, Maria, and Cristina interview Able ARTS Work employees, Erik Brooks and Izetta Heard. The team came up with interview questions revolving around the Thanksgiving holiday and all voted on who they wanted to interview. Listen in to learn a little more about these amazing employees. Tha…

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! This week, we celebrate Autumn with a seasonal poem, an Autumn themed interview, a re-visit of the song, “Dancing on Thanksgiving” from our Qurarntunes series, and we even share what we’re thankful for! “Dancing on Thanksgiving” written by EPI and San Diego in October 2020 This is a catchy, upbeat pop song about one o…

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! 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, s…

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! 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…

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! 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…

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! 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 …

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…

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 “Fr…

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! 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! Wi…

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! 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…

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. Thanks for listening and tune in next time! Follow us on …

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! 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 f…

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! 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 M…

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! 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, Jos…

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! 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 …