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What It Really Takes
The Quiet Work Before the Sound If you like a peek inside the rehearsal room—or the storyboards before the actual movie—this is for you. Back in January 2025, I created a detailed practice plan to prepare for Double Keyed’s upcoming recording with the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road. As of now, I’m working on…
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When 5,000 Feels Like a Miracle
Not long ago, I crossed a milestone I never expected when I first started my music career: I reached 5,000 followers on Facebook. For some, that number might not seem particularly impressive. In a world of influencers and viral videos, 5,000 can feel small. But for me, it’s a deeply meaningful marker—and it represents far…
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The Loudest Voice in the Room
“Identify the loudest voice of fear in the room—and do that.” The advice came from my virtual personal growth coach. After years of intentionally working on inside things, I was surprised to realize how quiet the room had become. The once-crowded space—filled with self-doubt, worry, and anxiety—now held only a few lingering voices. The ones…
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Grace, Goosebumps and Gabriel’s Oboe
Kirstin and I are wearing a lot of hats these days. We juggle the behind-the-scenes work for our next album—fundraising, planning, practicing—all on top of performing. But on Sunday, it was a gift to simply wear our music hats again. We’ve been working on a new arrangement of Gabriel’s Oboe, and I have to say……
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Be Someone’s Aunt Norma
In the mid-1970s, when my mother was very ill, I stayed with my Aunt Norma, who lived about 40 minutes from our rural home. Her little town had something our farm didn’t: concrete sidewalks. As a farm kid, I thought they were magical—straight lines, no rocks, no cow pies. I’d ride my bike for hours…
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When Life Is Hard and Faith Is the Thread
The Story Behind the Song: “God Is Faithful” Sometimes a song is born not from my own story, but from the heart of someone who loves another deeply. A dear woman approached me with a unique request: she wanted to give her friend—a young mother facing the daily challenges of raising a special needs child—something…
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Why Showing Up Matters (Even When It Feels Pointless)
One year ago, on April 27, 2024, I set up a table at a local book fair—an opportunity that came thanks to my Portraits of White book. Having never attended a book fair as an author, I thought, Why not? So, on a dreary morning, I arrived at the venue, laid out my CDs, T-shirts,…
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Two Boots, Four Spouses: Reflections on Relationships and Comfort
Do you like my boots? I couldn’t resist them when I found them last December for 50% off. As someone who’s had her fair share of struggles with feet and shoes (don’t even get me started on the comments I’ve received after concerts 😅), I’ve learned how to prioritize comfort over style when performing. When…
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Do You Trust Me? The Question That Stopped Me in My Tracks
My workplace was closing due to a Weis takeover. I had a choice to make. In the quiet moments, I felt an undeniable pull to let go of the job. Although we were invited to interview for positions with the new store, I had that feeling—you know, the one in the pit of your stomach…
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When Life Sells Your Store: Lessons From Donuts and Truffles
Just as I suspected, after a torturous afternoon trying to make truffles, I decided to give up. I went from dreaming about gifting little packages of these supposedly easy-to-make treats to my friends, to wondering which local farmer I could offer them to for their barnyard. After an animated Facebook LIVE session about my experience,…
Singer / Songwriter / Pianist / Bestselling Author
Frances Drost 