Our summer concert on Sunday marked the end of our 2026 school year. With more than 30 performances – including three bands and several duets – more than 40 of our students hit the stage to show off their talent at a packed Busters Bar and Grill. We gave out 25 MARS (Most Awesome Rock Star) awards and five-year achievement … Read More
U-Rock bands blow the roof off
Two of our Crushers bands participated in the Kiwanis Kids for Kids charity event in the Sacred Heart High School auditorium last Friday. Needless to say, both bands “crushed” it. U-Rock is proud to support local charities activities in the community. The K4K event raised money for the Kiwanis club’s activities supporting youth in Kanata and Stittsville. Please enjoy this … Read More
April Open Mic
What a show last night!!! Two and a half hours of incredible talent. We are SO PROUD of each and every one of our amazing performers. Enjoy the pics & videos that will be posted throughout the day.
Summer Registration Open
Join our six-week summer program July 8 – August 12, 2026 We’ve got your summer covered! No experience required. Everyone is welcome. Weekly 30 minutes lesson times from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm Wednesdays only We offer fun & stress free music lessons for all ages from 5 years old to 100 years young in vocals, guitar (acoustic, electric, bass), … Read More
Winter Sparkle Open Mic photos
Our winter open mic last weekend featured more than 35 performers, including three bands and our adorable Pop Patrol group of 4-7 year olds. Here are some of the photo highlights from the show. Needless to say, EVERYONE rocked the house!
We’re Ottawa’s Top Choice … again!
U-Rock has been selected as Ottawa’s top choice in music schools for the sixth year in a row. The Top Choice Award is the honour presented to the businesses that receive the most votes in the annual Top Choice Awards Survey conducted by iTrustLocal. The Top Choice Awards Survey collects the opinions of thousands of customers which companies can use … Read More
Hallowe’en open mic
Another great show in the books. Congratulations to all our students for their amazing performances!
Meet our latest guitar teacher: Xander Thai
Xander Thai is a dedicated musician and teacher whose journey began at the age of four with classical piano training. Early stage performances helped cultivate confidence and a deep appreciation for music. At twelve, he discovered guitar, and has since devoted himself to mastering the instrument through disciplined practice and creative exploration. Xander has grown into a dynamic performer and … Read More
U-Rock launches group lessons for piano and guitar
Group music lessons are truly fantastic for kids and teens, offering a unique blend of benefits that sometimes even go beyond what private lessons can provide. While one-on-one instruction offers personalized attention, group settings bring a whole other dimension of learning and fun. We’re excited to announce two new groups, for piano and guitar beginners: Guitar Club Looking for a … Read More
So many reasons to take guitar lessons
Discover the benefits of guitar lessons Plugging into guitar lessons is a fantastic idea for the young people in your life, from the little tykes to the eye-rolling teenagers. Forget the old-school image of dusty sheet music and stern teachers; modern guitar lessons are an absolute blast, and they offer a whole symphony of benefits that stretch far beyond just … Read More