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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! IntroductionEric: 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 placeMy bathtub 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 bathtubMy bathtub  I frantically make my way out and lose my balance once inside I’m burningI’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 love it  I lay back and just relax as the Cuban congas play My bathtub My bathtubOoooh, 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 I love chicken katsu I love chicken katsuespecially with riceSpoken: “now I’m craving spam musubi”

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 IntroductionJillian: 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 coolThe 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 IntroductionDaniel: 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 JoseJM: 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

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 okaySuddenly 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 kindlyDaddy 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 saySuddenly, 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.

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.    IntroductionJillian: 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 compassionI’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 hugTo make you happy  Cause I adore the way you show me kindnessAnd you accept me the way I am  I’ll help through hard times,To show you just how much I careYou’re feeling tired add ReneeThen 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* TransitionBrian: 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 celebrateCelebrate, celebrateLet’s celebrate Celebrate, let’s celebrate Celebrate, celebrateLet’s celebrateCelebrate, let’s celebrate Memories return to me Memories return to me Ah you’re going to celebrate Ah you’re going to celebrate Memories return to meCelebrate, let’s celebrate Let’s celebrate, celebrateLet’s celebrate, Let’s celebrateCelebrate, CelebrateLet’s celebrate, let’s celebrate Celebrate, let’s celebrateLet’s celebrate, Let’s celebrateCelebrate!    Closing Reid: What a fun song, and a great way to end our episode!   Juan Ma(continued)

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 1Spring in the air So much fun everywhere Can’t wait to go to the beachPool PartiesGoing to the movies Out to dinner when its sunnyGo see a camel Watch my YouTube channelSeeing 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 radioSing it out loudOh, come and listen to our showUh, uh, oh,Everybody nowSan DiegoEverybody now   Oh, come and listen to our showPlay it back, play it backOne time yeah Hear us on the radio Verse 2Cook a yummy snack Bring it on a picnic Drive through chick fil A for some fast food Trip to Palm SpringsRest in the jacuzzi Write a poem to set the moodListen to birds when they’re singing Drinking a daiquiri with cherries Jumping in the poolSwimming 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 JillianI love every seasonI 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 DiegoWe’ve got a pretty cool crew right hereLearn and grow all togetherThrough the days, the weeks, the months and years Verse 2 StephanieStephanie’s favorite drinks are smoothies She looks up to her mom and her dadShe’s happy working her jewelry businessHer sign language skills are unique and rad Verse 3 ReneeRenee loves Romeo and JulietShe’s proud of karate and kick boxingShe loves to dance as a ballerina She looks up to her family every day Verse 4 ReidReid loves to go swimmingHe’s proudest of singing in music class He looks up to his mother Making people happy makes him smile Jillian:  Thank you for liste(continued)

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 troubleMother Mary comes to meSpeaking words of wisdomLet it BeAnd in my hour of darkness She is standing right in front of meSpeaking words of wisdom Let it beLet it be, let it beLet it be, let it beWhisper words of wisdom Let it beAnd when the brokenhearted peopleLiving in the world agreeThere will be an answerLet it beFor though they may be partedThere is still a chance that they will seeThere will be an answerLet it beLet it be, let it beLet it be, let it beWhisper words of wisdom Let it beLet it be, let it beLet it be, let it beWhisper 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, loveLove, love, loveLove, love, love There's nothin' you can do that can't be doneNothin' you can sing that can't be sungNothin' you can say, but you can learn how to play the gameIt's easyNothin' you can make that can't be madeNo one you can save that can't be savedNothin' you can do, but you can learn how to be you in timeIt's easy All you need is loveAll you need is loveAll you need is love, loveLove is all you need There's nothin' you can do that can't be doneNothin' you can sing that can't be sungNothin' you can say, but you can learn how to play the gameIt's easyNothin' you can make that can't be madeNo one you can save that can't be savedNothin' you can do, but you can learn how to be you in timeIt's easy All you need is loveAll you need is loveAll you need is love, loveLove is all you need  Stephanie: Thank you for listening to our songs.  You are amazing.  Thank you for coming, and have a blessed day.  

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! Audio Transcription: (Please listen on Podomatic or Spotify to view the full transcript)  *Intro music by Artbeat Radio staff*   Music, stories, and more! You’re listening to Artbeat Radio, a program of Able ARTS Work.  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 AaronAnnie – StephanieMs. Birch – ReneeService Assistant – ReneeNurse – AlisonOliver - BrianACT 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 distance Annie: I really wish that someday I will see them again. *the song Maybe begins* Lyrics:  Maybe if I prayI’ll see them once againDad 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 ne(continued)

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! Today, we hear from CECA’s Musical Learning class. CECA created songs inspired from topics they have been learning about in class. The class wrote songs based on places they did research on and other topics such as: butterflies, dogs, and cooking. Enjoy! Thanks for listening and tune in next time! For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org Audio Transcription: (Please listen on Podomatic or Spotify to view the full transcript)*Intro music by Artbeat Radio staff* Music, stories, and more! You’re listening to Artbeat Radio, a program of Able ARTS Work. 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 butterflyIn the sun flying highDrinking nectar from the sweetest flowersI could fly and dance for hoursOnce we watched a peaceful world go byNow the time is nighLife is brief, live day by dayLove is here to stay PJ: We hope you enjoy! Here we go! 1, 2, 3, go! *music plays* Lyrics: Love is like a butterflyAs soft and gentle as a sighThe multicolored moods of love are like its satin wingButterflies fly like a kiteThey flutter like soft wings in flightLove is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing They see red, yellow, greenFly when 86 degreesI love to see a butterfly in morning or at nightTheir exoskeletons so neatI’d really like to beA butterfly who flies around from trees oh so sweet Love is like a butterflyAs soft and gentle as a sighThe multicolored moods of love are like its satin wingButterflies fly like a kiteIt flutters like soft wings in flightLove is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thing Your laughter brings me sunshineAnd everyday is spring timeAnd I am only happy when you are by my sideHow precious is this love we shareHow very precious, sweet and rareTogether we belong like daffodils and butterflies Love is like a butterflyAs soft and gentle as a sighThe multicolored moods of love are like its satin wingButterflies fly like a kiteIt flutters like soft wings in flightLove is like a butterfly, a rare and gentle thingLove 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! *Outro music by Artbeat Radio staff* We hope you enjoyed this episode of Artbeat Radio. For more information, please go to our website. Ableartswork.org. Thanks for listening and tune in next time!

Welcome back to Artbeat Radio! In this episode, the Podcast Class have a conversation about their favorite types of music and how it all makes them feel. Enjoy!   Audio Transcription: (Please listen on Podomatic or Spotify to view the full transcript)   *Intro music by Artbeat Radio staff*    Music, stories, and more! You’re listening to Artbeat Radio, a program of Able ARTS Work.   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  *Outro music by Artbeat Radio staff*    We hope you enjoyed this episode of Artbeat Radio. For more information, please go to our website. Ableartswork.org. Thanks for listening and tune in next time!   

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!  Thanks for listening and tune in next time! For more information about our organization, please visit our website www.ableartswork.org  Audio Transcription: (Please listen on Podomatic or Spotify to view the full transcript) *Intro music by Artbeat Radio staff* Music, stories, and more! You’re listening to Artbeat Radio, a program of Able ARTS Work. 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 excit(continued)