👏🏼 Are We Supposed to Applaud?


Where Souls Find Sanctuary

Dear Reader,

The great thing about my relationship with Frances is that she is always giving me a new perspective. She is probably one of the most observant and reflective people I know, and with myself being someone who tends to rush from one thing to the next to “get it all done,” she is a great Yin to my Yang (The Yin-Yangs — new group name? 😅).

Case in point: her latest blog.

As a lifelong musician, I honestly never reflected much on applause other than when I should be doing it and how I should be doing it (trust me, my 8th grade general music teacher, AJ Young, TAUGHT👏🏼US👏🏼HOW👏🏼TO👏🏼CLAP!).

And when it comes to bowing and receiving applause? Same thing. I learned the mechanics of it, but never really thought about how it’s actually a connection — an act of both giving and receiving.

Me? I just do it.

Play a piece, bow, move on.

In fact, I would probably feel more awkward not bowing.

I invite you to dive a little deeper into what Frances has to say. Her musical background is far different from mine - as are our childhood experiences - but there’s this curious common thread that binds us together, and it’s part of what I love most about our relationship.

If you have any thoughts on the blog or otherwise, please feel free to reply to this email - we love hearing from you!

With gratitude,

Kirstin (and blogger Frances)
a.k.a. The Ying Yangs ☯️, errrr Double Keyed

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Double Keyed, LLC

On the heels of their 2022 Billboard-charting and award winning album, Midwinter’s Gift, Kirstin Myers and Frances Drost as the duo Double Keyed continue to delight audiences with their heartfelt interpretations of both classical and contemporary music. Their unique and contemplative sound takes the listener on a journey that resonates long after their performances. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Their first album, Midwinter’s Gift, was recorded in 2022 in Nashville, TN and in November of that same year it was nationally recognized by reaching #13 on Billboard’s “Classical-Crossover” chart. A few months later, it was nominated by the Central Pennsylvania Hall of Fame for “Best Instrumental Album of the Year” and was also awarded “Best Classical-Crossover Album” of 2022. ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Fast forward to 2026 - now you can join an exciting new adventure that provides sanctuary to souls and spreads the joy of music worldwide. Frances and Kirstin, along with Nashville’s Phillip Keveren, are collaborating to create a remarkable follow-up to Midwinter’s Gift. With Keveren’s renowned arranging and production skills, and the London Symphony Orchestra’s recording prowess, Double Keyed is already in the process of crafting a second captivating instrumental Christmas album. As of March 2026, they now have a date with the LSO! On April 9 of this year, the LSO will be recording their parts for the album. The trajectory is for a November 2026 release. Subscribe to the newsletter for updates on this epic adventure!

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