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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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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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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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Hope and Inspiration from Portraits of White: A Journey Through Holiday Struggles
“Story is what connects us as human beings, and Frances Drost draws you into speculating about your own life stories. How does one dream up a song, a piece of art, a cure for disease? What is the story behind an event, a moment of joy or grief? Frances has a gift for story that…
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A Waltz to Remember.
As part of the Center Stage Arts in Health program at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Hospital, I play the grand piano in the lobby once a month. Since the piano is stationed near a Starbucks, I get to observe a lot of people waiting for their drink orders. One afternoon, while playing the ‘Blue…
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I Guess It’s Just Me
I Guess It’s Just Me: The Unexpected Power of Music at a Wedding Regretting my small purse choice, I had no tissues to catch my tears. The ceremony was more than a wedding; it was like a concert intertwined with vows. The choir’s rendition of “There Will I Be” by Craig Courtney, accompanied by piano,…
Singer / Songwriter / Pianist / Bestselling Author
Frances Drost 