From Nashville to Lancaster 🎶


Dear Reader
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It's been a few weeks since we've returned from our Nashville recording sessions, and in some ways, I think we're both still recovering! After three intense eight-hour days in the studio, it's looking like we'll have an album ready for our holiday release.

We're now in the thick of listening to mixes and creating the final album art - which means making many, many decisions about what the music will ultimately sound like and what the album will look like. It's exciting to finally hear everything coming together!

The Speakeasy was a beautiful studio. Frances played in the large center room directly in front of the control room, while I was a bit further back in an isolated room separated from her by thick double doors. I guess they thought I might try to escape! I mean, I was a little homesick...😉

Here are a few photos from the session:

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Next Up

And this Sunday, we'd love to see you in Lancaster!

We'll be appearing at Grace Lutheran Church this Sunday, August 23, at 10:30 a.m. as part of their worship service. The service is free and open to all, and we'll be sharing our music throughout the service.​
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For a full listing of our future events, click
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Fundraising Progress: 92%!

We now have 259 donors! Our goal is to get to 300 - and that's with a donation in any amount.
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With less than $13,000 to raise, we are on our way to an amazing album release later this year! We are SO close. Help us complete this journey which also helps our charitable partner
MSFitEffect!
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​With heartfelt gratitude, and until next time,​
Kirstin & Frances
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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. In April 2026 they met with the London Symphony at Abbey Road Studios as they recorded they recorded the orchestral parts to this cinematic masterpiece. The album is on track for a November 2026 release. Subscribe to the newsletter for updates on this epic adventure!

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