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Granata Music Ltd · Ottawa, ON

About Granata Music

A family story built on community — from a small shop to Ottawa’s music hub.

EST. 1984 OTTAWA COMMUNITY LESSONS
Granata Music early years
Archive · 1984
1984

How it all began

Granata Music began in 1984 when Nello Granata, a lifelong music enthusiast, opened a small shop in Ottawa. With only books and guitar strings on the shelves, the store was built on passion rather than scale.

From the start, the goal was simple: create a welcoming place for musicians, regardless of age or experience.

Granata Music transition era
Archive · 2008
2008

The next chapter

In 2008, the business entered a new era when Nello passed the torch to his son, Gino Granata. With a renewed vision, Granata Music expanded its lesson programs and broadened its selection of instruments.

This shift transformed the store from a retail space into a full musical hub.

Granata Music community events
Community
Community

More than a music store

Granata Music has always been about more than selling instruments. Through coffee houses, student showcases, and in-store events, the space became a gathering point for musicians across Ottawa.

These moments — shared performances, quiet practice, and lifelong friendships — are what define Granata Music today.

Granata Music today
Present Day
Looking Ahead

The future of Granata Music

As Granata Music continues to grow, its mission remains unchanged: to keep music central to Ottawa’s cultural life.

Thank you for being part of our story. The next chapter is still being written.

Granata Music Ltd
43 Roydon Place
Ottawa, ON · Canada
EST. 1984 · BLACK / YELLOW · OTTAWA
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