Writing

Articles on Music and the Arts

Under the pen name Jessica Alzarana, Jessica Leza creates topical content for a diverse group of publications, ranging from travel tips for USA Today to music and art topics for eHow. Check back regularly for updated lists to relevant writings about music and the arts.

Music – General

Rhythm band activities for seniors
How does Western classical music affect emotions?
What kind of music makes plants grow the tallest & healthiest?

How to contact music composers for movies
How to place my music for sale on websites?
How to buy bargain music CDs

What are phrases in music?

What is concert lighting?
What is oxygen-free speaker wire?
What is a multitrack recorder?

What event is regarded as being the precursor of parental warning stickers on rap CDs?

Music – Singing

How to sing operatic notes
How do singers get a music producer?

Music – Instruments

DIY steel drums
How to make a steel tongue drum
Can you play bongo cajon with drumsticks?

What is a charango?
How to tune a tenor ukulele
How much sensitivity should a guitar pre-amp have?
What is a guitar scroll pickgaurd?

How to make a PVC violin
DIY Cello
How to make a box violin
How a viola is made
Where are Rothenburg violins made?

How do saxophones work?

Do you grease the string ends of a bassoon?

How to make a PVC harp

How to clean Tibetan singing bowls

Photography & Visual Art

How do I make photos into giclee prints?
What is the Polaroid One Step?

Softbox Vs. Umbrella Light
Seamless Paper Vs. Fabric Backdrops

Sixties Fashion Photography

About Flemish Baroque art
What do children’s drawings mean?

Dance

Dancers from the 60s

Multicultural Topics

Hmong New Year activities
Traditions of the Azande tribe
Who were the first apostles of the Mormon Church?
Aztec style landscaping
Purpose of Buddhist prayer beads
Why Muslim women cover their hair
What gift to give my Chinese father-in-law
What percentage of free scholarships are given to students for college based solely on race?

Disability Issues

Housing help for disabled seniors in Denver
The best can openers for the disabled

Health

Which city has the highest HIV rate?
What is another name for blood cells?
Is acne staph?

Do anti-depressants suppress hair growth?
Why does leg hair grow only so long?
Why do men grow hair on their back?
Why humans lose body hair
Why do men lose the hair on their legs as they age?

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Recession Recordings In Decline 11 July, 2011
If you are someone who has come to appreciate Recession Recordings (it’s ok, you don’t have to admit it) then you might have noticed their latest blog post here: Changing With The Times. We here at Alarana are also saddened by the circumstances surrounding the shutdown of Recession Recordings. However you may have also noticed that […]
Brandon Starkweather
Create Digital Music 13 June, 2011
Well it is good to know that some people are paying attention to our efforts here at Recession Recordings. We knew that we wouldn’t get a huge response immediately for this album, but are still hoping that over time we will be able to say that we have made a difference in people’s lives . […]
Brandon Starkweather
Protected: Bring Back Before 5 June, 2011
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Brandon Starkweather
Waxy Language – DJ Grog Frog 5 June, 2011
Brand new DJ mix made by DJ Grog Frog! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! Including tracks from Rattler Snake, Tyler the Creator, Jex Thoth, Ford and Lopatin, Flying Lotus, MGMT, S U R V I V E, oOoOO, Salem, Luciano, Ricardo Villalobos, Burial, Atari Teenage Riot, Neon Indian, Cyclo, Rammellzee, Rustie, Light Asylum, […]
Brandon Starkweather
FaceBook Tornado Relief Album Event Page 27 May, 2011
Here you will find a link to the FaceBook page for the Tornado Relief Album we are going to be offering in order to get donations to those who need it most in Joplin, MO. It will give you all the information about the album release and the donation plan. Joplin, MO Tornado Victim Relief […]
Brandon Starkweather
Tornado Victims Benefit Album Coming Soon! 25 May, 2011
We here at Recession Recordings want to help our fellow citizens who were hit by the recent tornadoes that have destroyed parts of Joplin, MO. Over 20 artists have volunteered so far to put out a Compilation Album out to anyone who donates to this cause. We plan on having a preview available soon and […]
Brandon Starkweather