Granata Music Ltd · Ottawa, ON
A family story built on community — from a small Ottawa shop to a music hub for lessons, instruments, events, repairs, and local musicians.
Granata Music has always been about more than selling instruments. It is a place where students, musicians, families, and local artists can grow.
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.
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, transforming the store from a retail space into a full musical hub.
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.
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.
The store has changed over time, but the reason behind Granata Music has stayed the same.
Come see the store, meet the team, ask questions, book lessons, explore instruments, or become part of Ottawa’s music community.
Granata Music Ltd • Ottawa • Since 1984
What began as a small Ottawa music shop has grown into a home for instruments, lessons, repairs, events, recording, and generations of local musicians.
Four decades • One purpose
The store has changed, expanded, and entered new chapters, but the reason behind Granata Music has stayed the same: create a welcoming place where people can learn, play, perform, and grow.
Granata Music today
Granata Music serves students, families, hobby players, working musicians, teachers, artists, and creators through a growing mix of music services.
The Granata timeline
The history of Granata Music is a story of family, growth, and a long-standing belief that music creates stronger communities.
The beginning
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. The goal was simple: create a welcoming place for musicians, regardless of age or experience.
The next generation
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, growing from a retail space into a full musical hub.
Beyond retail
Through coffee houses, student showcases, lessons, and in-store events, Granata Music became a gathering place for musicians across Ottawa.
Shared performances, quiet practice, new friendships, and the confidence that comes from learning an instrument are all part of what defines the store today.
Looking ahead
As Granata Music continues to grow, its mission remains unchanged: keep music central to Ottawa’s cultural life.
Thank you for being part of the story. The next chapter is still being written.
Lessons, performances, events, service, and a place to belong.Built around people
Granata Music is shaped by the people who walk through the doors: first-time students, parents, teachers, local performers, working musicians, hobby players, and creators.
The store exists to help those people move forward, whether that means choosing a first instrument, preparing for a performance, repairing a trusted guitar, or bringing a new recording to life.
What guides Granata Music
The business has changed over time, but the principles behind Granata Music have remained consistent.
Granata Music Ltd • Ottawa
Visit the store, meet the team, explore instruments, ask about lessons, book a repair, or connect with Ottawa’s music community.
