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EPISODE · Feb 19, 2026 · 39 MIN

Double Keyed: Bringing a Big Vision to Life

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Following their Billboard-charting and award-winning album Midwinter’s Gift, Kirstin Myers and Frances Drost—together known as Double Keyed—continue to delight audiences with heartfelt interpretations of both classical and contemporary music. Their contemplative sound takes listeners on a journey that resonates long after the final note.Formed in 2018, Double Keyed grew out of Kirstin and Frances’s shared desire not only to perform together, but also to offer music that uplifts and leaves audiences with a deep sense of peace. Their first album, Midwinter’s Gift, was recorded in Nashville in 2022 and quickly received national recognition, reaching #13 on Billboard’s “Classical-Crossover” chart. A few months later, it was nominated for the Central Pennsylvania Hall of Fame’s “Best Instrumental Album of the Year” and went on to win “Best Classical-Crossover Album” of 2022.Now, Kirstin and Frances are preparing their second Christmas album, a remarkable follow-up to Midwinter’s Gift. Teaming up again with Nashville arranger and producer Phillip Keveren, this new music will feature the music of the world-class London Symphony Orchestra, recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Double Keyed is currently in full swing raising funds, practicing, and sharing glimpses of this exciting project with audiences.Website: doublekeyedmusic.comEmail: [email protected] CDs and PDF Downloads: doublekeyedmusic.com/shopYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DoubleKeyed/featuredMake sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance.I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-meI'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there! Your portfolio career is YOURS to design. If you are seeking inspiration, grab the first chapter of my book for FREE at the link below! You are allowed to thrive, and your artistry MATTERS.https://jennetingle.kit.com/c6e4009529Make sure you SUBSCRIBE to Crushing Classical, and maybe even leave a nice review! Thanks for joining me on Crushing Classical! Theme music by DreamVance.I help people to lean into their creative careers and start or grow their income streams. You can read more or hop onto a discovery call from my website.  https://jennetingle.com/work-with-meI'm your host, Jennet Ingle. I love you all. Stay safe out there! 

Following their Billboard-charting and award-winning album Midwinter’s Gift, Kirstin Myers and Frances Drost—together known as Double Keyed—continue to delight audiences with heartfelt interpretations of both classical and contemporary music. Their contemplative sound takes listeners on a journey that resonates long after the final note. Formed in 2018, Double Keyed grew out of Kirstin and Frances’s shared desire not only to perform together, but also to offer music that uplifts and leaves a...

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Rania Awaad Muslim Central Dr. Rania Awaad M.D., is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab as well as Stanford University’s Affiliate Chaplain. In the community, she serves as the Executive Director of Maristan.org, a holistic mental health nonprofit serving Muslim communities, and the Director of The Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. In addition, she is faculty of Islamic Psychology at Cambridge Muslim College and The Islamic Seminary of America.She is also a Senior Fellow for Yaqeen Institute and the Institute of Social Policy and Understanding. Prior to studying medicine, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus, Syria, and holds certifications (ijaza) in the Qur’an, Islamic Law, and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. KBACH's Classical Next KBACH 89.5FM Phoenix Each month we recognize one student on air during KBACH’s Classical Next initiative, celebrating the future of classical music. Tune in each month to hear our interview with this month’s winner. The President's Desk at Hillcrest Academy Brad Hoganson Exploring the link of discipleship, mentorship and classical education at Hillcrest Academy. AbdelRahman Murphy Muslim Central Ustadh AbdelRahman Murphy is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, with a Bachelor’s in Teaching of English and Religious Studies. He is currently pursuing his Master’s in Mental Health Counseling. He has served as a youth director, Muslim chaplain, and assistant imam in a full-time capacity since 2009.His Islamic studies background includes completing an Imam Certificate Program in Makkah, Saudi Arabia under the mentorship and training of Shaykh Khalid Hilwany. While growing up in the Chicagoland area, he spent two years studying at Riyadh As Saliheen Institute under Shaykhs Ehab Ash-Shaer and Abu Abdullah. While finishing his university studies, he benefitted directly from the training and teaching of Professor Omer Mozaffar in areas of Quran and texts of Imam Ghazali. After graduating with his BA, Ustadh AbdelRahman moved to Dallas, where he began reading classical texts with Shaykh AbdulNasir Jangda. In May of 2014, he formally graduated from the Qalam Seminary’s o

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