The kids wanna rock!
Six great reasons to choose us
Ottawa's top-rated music school No registration fees Shared private lessons SIX shows every year Award-winning students Family owned and run
We've been making lessons fun since 1997!
There's no business like show business
A Proud Parent Moment
A proud parent moment was captured on the U-Rock Music School stage when our students Jasmine, 12, Maddox, 14, and Xander, 16, performed at our January open mic. 
Thank you Thai family for allowing us to inspire your three stars.
“There’s something indescribable about watching your child return to the song that started it all," says mom Genevieve Thai, referring to Jasmine's performance. "This time surrounded by the siblings who’ve lifted her up every step of the way. My heart is overflowing.
“Shallow marked the beginning of her journey in May 2023… and today, they shared it together. A full‑circle moment I’ll hold close forever. Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it. As a mom, seeing them pour their hearts into something so meaningful… it’s everything."
Xander, right, now teaches guitar and vocals at U-Rock Music school.
Our motto is SHINE. We encourage our students to share their gift with the world through our six concerts and open mic events each year.
I read the news today, oh boy
What's the buzz @U-Rock?
April Open Mic
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Summer Registration Open
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Winter Sparkle Open Mic photos
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We’re Ottawa’s Top Choice … again!
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Hallowe’en open mic
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Meet our latest guitar teacher: Xander Thai
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Play that funky music
From our studio at the border of Kanata/Stittsville, we help our students succeed in their chosen instrument and in life. We look beyond their weekly music lessons, and develop lasting relationships with our students. We recommend performance opportunities outside the school. We prep them for auditions and concerts, musical theatre, coffee houses, talent shows and more.
We will rock you
At U-Rock we truly care about your kid's success.
That's because we, the owners, are in the classroom every day, all day.
Cathy Hallessey, owner. Vocals and guitar.
Brian Brodersen, owner. Guitar, drums, piano, ukulele, mandolin and banjo.
school to learn and grow as a musician."
our kids are learning and enjoying music."
this experience such a positive one!"
confidence and perform in the community."
enjoyed her private and band lessons!"
outlet that we couldn't find anywhere else."
to motivate and inspire their students."
community and encouragement for music."
