Broadview Heights, OH

On Thursday Jan. 26th I was fortunate to be able to attend A Taste of Broadview Heights. This was a wonderful event and I strongly recommend it when it comes around again next year!

Below are Brecksville Ohio ReMax Trinity owners Jim and Judy Darwal!

And here is Helen Dunlap, who has given years of service to Broadview Hts. as a city council member!

Long time former Mayor Leo Bender and his lovely wife Judy!

Chris Bertam at the piano provided wonderful music!

Below are Antonietta Carnevale and sons Paolo and Giovanni from Molisana Italian Foods, only one of the vendors there. If you have never tried their Pizza, you MUST go there and grab a slice or two!And don't forget the homemade bread, fresh deli meats and cheeses and so much more!

And here is the owner of the Corned Beef Cafe, Sue Gaukin, (center) with Judy Darwal, owner ReMax Trinity (left) and Heather Litras (right). The Corned Beef Cafe has been one of the favorite breakfast spots for years in Broadview Heights!

Try not to miss this event next year. You'll love it!

Musical Bones Studio in Broadview Heights Ohio: An Innovative Approach to Playing the Piano!

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Stan Munson, owner of Musical Bones Studio, which recently opened in Broadview Heights Ohio. Those of you that know me know that I have had a love of music since I was a child and that it is still is a big part of my life.

I was intrigued by what I read about Simply Music, which is the program's name so I set out to find out more about it.

When I phoned Stan he invited me to an introductory session where there would be other families present. I arrived a few minutes early so I had a chance to talk with Stan. I found him to be welcoming, informed and passionate about this innovative way of teaching others how to play the piano.

The theory behind Simply Music is that people want to PLAY the piano, not learn how to play it!

I gave piano lessons privately to young kids for about 10 years. I taught in the traditional manner because that is all I knew. We started with beginner books, immediately focusing on how to read music. Simply Music does the opposite, by teaching the student to play first!! Students in this program are playing blues, classical, contemporary, and accompaniment pieces immediately from the very first lessons. By temporarily delaying the reading process, it is typical for beginning students to be able to play 30-50- songs in the first 18 months or sooner! Because of this non traditional approach and the way they learn to play, students can play these pieces any time, anywhere!

The article I read about Stan Munson and Musical Bones offered this summary: A young child learns to speak first and then he learns to read. This is the same premise. Learn to play first, then learn to read.

Here Stan is pictured with one of his students Mason, who is blind. I can't imagine the joy Mason must feel to be able to play the piano. Music is such a gift on so many levels!

I encourage you to contact Stan Munson at Musical Bones Studio for any interest you or your children have in playing the piano, even if, or perhaps especially if, traditional lessons did not work out for you. You'll love hearing how Musical Bones Studio got its name!

Musical Bones Studio is located at:

8051 Broadview Rd.

Broadview Heights Ohio 44147

216-392-4761

(just south of the Marc's Store...look for a 2 story blue building). Stan also mentioned that he will give a 20% discount off your first month's lesson if you mention this blog. How great is that?

Night at the Races Assumption Church Broadview Heights Ohio is Sat. Jan. 28th, 2012

Assumption Academy Broadview Heights Ohio 22nd Annual Night at The Races

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 for the 22nd annual "Night at the Races" fundraiser at Assumption Academy in Broadview Heights Ohio

Assumption Family Center

9183 Broadview Rd.

My husband, friends, and I have enjoyed Assumption's Night at The Races for many years. Sometimes we win, sometimes we lose, but we always have FUN!

Doors Open 5:30 PM

Dinner 6:30 PM

Post Time 7:30 PM

(Adults only)

***Catered dinner by Augie's***

***10 horse races***

***raffle prizes and silent auction***

***side board***

Tickets are $25.00 per person

Creekside Trace Broadview Heights Ohio Real Estate Market Report 4th Quarter 2011

Below is the 4th quarter market report for Creekside Trace as it compares to 4th quarter 2010. There has been a decline here similar to other subdivisions in Broadview Heights and there has not been much measurable activity but that is to be expected in 4th quarter. It's as important as ever that if your home will be on the market, it must be super clean, wallpaper removed, walls freshly painted, carpets cleaned, and above all, competitively priced! Interest rates are still very low and buyers are looking but they still want the best house for the money. If your home is on the market or soon will be, try not to miss a showing, make sure you have the best pictures possible and consider every offer!

Social media marketing is here to stay so it's important that your home for sale have great internet marketing. Below are some of the sites I use to market homes, giving them the exposure they need.

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Forestbrook Broadview Heights Ohio Real Estate Market Report 4th Quarter 2011

Forestbrook is a lovely community of well appointed single family homes. It is conveniently located to I77, providing access to both downtown Cleveland and downtown Akron.

Below is the 4th quarter market report for 2011 as it compares to 4th quarter 2010. There has not been much measurable activity but that is to be expected in 4th quarter. It's as important as ever that if your home will be on the market, it must be super clean, wallpaper removed, walls freshly painted, carpets cleaned, and above all, competitively priced! Interest rates are still very low and buyers are looking but they still want the best house for the money. If your home is on the market or soon will be, try not to miss a showing, make sure you have the best pictures possible and consider every offer!

Social media marketing is here to stay so it's important that your home for sale have great internet marketing. Below are some of the sites I use to market homes, giving them the exposure they need.

Here are some other posts about Broadview Heights Ohio you may enjoy!

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Doggy Day Care in Broadview Heights Ohio
Cozumel in Broadview Heights Ohio
Broadview Heights Community Center
Broadview Heights Ohio on Facebook
Brecksville Broadview Heights Schools