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Jun 14, 20202 min read
Finding Peace and Hope During Times of Uncertainty
We become stronger as we view our trials as stepping stones, rather than stumbling blocks. Check out my new original song, "Hold on."


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May 26, 20195 min read
Top Sites to See in New York City and My Reviews of Broadway Musicals
When I was attending BYU-Idaho in 2011, I was able to go on my first trip to NYC with a small group of theatre professors and students. I...


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Apr 10, 20196 min read
Personality Quiz | What Type of Intelligence Do You Have?
I have always been fascinated with human behavior and analyzing the personalities of others. Isn't it amazing that out of the 7.7 billion...


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Mar 30, 20195 min read
"There's No Business Like Show Business" | How to Prepare for an Audition & Face Rejection
"On my way [to a callback audition for the movie "Little Women"], I hit construction and then got lost. It took me a little while to find...


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Mar 13, 20198 min read
Advice for Aspiring Drama Teachers | My Interview with Professional Actors & Instructors
I was a Theatre/Speech Education major for part of my college education (I took about 14 credits). In 2012, I had the opportunity to...


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Mar 6, 20193 min read
Discover Art Therapy and the Elements of Design
When I was a little girl, one of many things I wanted to be when I grew up, was to be an artist. I filled many notebooks with drawings of...


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Feb 1, 20193 min read
So You Want to Break into the Music Industry
In August 2015, I had the amazing opportunity to compete in a vocal competition hosted by LDS recording artist Jenny Phillips, where I...


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Jan 1, 20192 min read
Life as an Elementary School Music Teacher
I'm back! December gets crazy busy with the holidays and everything, as you know. So now that things have slowed down a bit, I'm back to...


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Dec 14, 20182 min read
Clarissa's Christmas Music Playlist
I love this time of year! Here are two Christmas songs I have recorded in the past, followed by a list (with YouTube video links) of some...


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Dec 7, 20181 min read
"Remember the Reason for the Season"
Can you believe it's December already!? My posts will be short and sweet this month (mostly videos of Christmas songs I've recorded)....


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Nov 2, 20185 min read
The Effectiveness of Different Types of Music for Stress Management
Music influences our emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. It is designed a certain way to allow us to feel different emotions and moods, as...


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Oct 26, 20189 min read
The Therapeutic Power of Theatre
A single spotlight shoots through the dark, vast space and illuminates the stage. Adrenaline pumps through my veins—shooting energy up my...


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Oct 18, 20185 min read
The Social Media and Music Fast Challenge
I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In a speech given at a womens' conference a couple weeks ago, the...


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Oct 5, 20184 min read
Rise Above | Mental Health Awareness
RISE ABOVE - © 2016 by Clarissa Allred Words, music, & video produced by Clarissa Allred Accompaniment & arrangement- Brandon Southwick...

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Sep 28, 20187 min read
What it was Like Being an Extra and Photo Double in a Movie
Based off the beloved novel by Louisa May Alcott, this modern adaptation of "Little Women" opened in theatres nationwide today! It stars...


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Sep 7, 20183 min read
Auditioning for American Idol
In the summer of 2009, I auditioned for Season 9 of American Idol in Denver (the season Lee DeWyze won). I had just finished my first...


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Jul 26, 20183 min read
Welcome to Harmony High Road
Hey guys! I'm so excited to officially launch this blog and my newly designed website! I look forward to sharing my thoughts with you,...