Performing Arts

Hi, I'm Clarissa!

I'm a law enforcement and Army veteran wife, a mother of three, and a former

elementary school music teacher. I am also currently an American expat, living in Abu Dhabi, UAE! I love my family and my faith. If you're passionate about the arts like I am, then you are in the right place. And as an advocate for mental health awareness, if you are struggling, know that you are not alone. I hope this blog can be a source of inspiration for you. Join me on the journey of healing through the arts, and together, we can find harmony.

Get exclusive news about Clarissa's music, promotions for Creative Hearts Haven,

and blog post notifications from "Harmony High Road."

Updates through RSS Feed

Privacy Policy: Your email address will be kept private and will not be passed onto third parties. I will only use your email address to send you information from my website. You can unsubscribe from the mailing list at anytime.

Jun 14, 2020
2 min

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."

May 26, 2019
5 min

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...

Apr 10, 2019
6 min

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...

Mar 30, 2019
5 min

"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...

Mar 13, 2019
8 min

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...

Mar 6, 2019
3 min

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...

Feb 1, 2019
3 min

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...

Jan 1, 2019
2 min

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...

Dec 14, 2018
2 min

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...

Dec 7, 2018
1 min

"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)....

Nov 2, 2018
5 min

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...

Oct 26, 2018
9 min

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...

Oct 19, 2018
5 min

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...

Oct 5, 2018
4 min

Rise Above | Mental Health Awareness

Sep 28, 2018
7 min

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...

Sep 7, 2018
3 min

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...

Jul 27, 2018
3 min

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,...

SUBSCRIBE | Never miss an update

Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Contact