The Coffee Belt & Edwards
One of the perks of being a freelance musician is getting opportunities to explore different places. I recently played with the Muscatine Symphony Orchestra for their Valentine's Day themed Masterworks concert, and in between services I had the opportunity to explore downtown Muscatine. I needed to work on some homework and answer emails, so I popped into The Coffee Belt for a drink & wifi. The overall atmosphere was very cozy, with soft music and plenty of natural light. I was able to pop in my headphones for a productive hour. In the spirit of the holiday, I decided to try their seasonal Sweet Heart latte. It was definitely sweeter than my usual drink order, but I could still taste the espresso shots. I'm definitely looking forward to exploring another shop in April when I'll be back for their last Masterworks of the season. Speaking of sweethearts and Valentine's Day... I wanted to focus my repertoire this week on a piece that I recently performed with my own ...