That’s right Folks, we have a hot serving of group classes coming up for y’all.
Explore the drumming traditions of West Africa and Cuba.
Get going on that lifelong dream to play guitar.
Already playing? Hone your six-string chops by chasing the technique of Stevie Ray Vaughn.
Satisfy that budding curiosity in Banjo or start Singing and harmonizing with others.
Click on the Title of this post to see the complete listing.

Here’s the first of a few video gifts for you this Holiday Season: This video was taken by Jon our Assistant Retail Manager. In his words: “This is why I love my job. While showing a customer one of our acoustic guitars he broke into a song which took me by surprise. It was a [...]

Available for $379 [wp_eStore:product_id:13 :end] Walden G570 Dreadnought w/ Solid Cedar Top, OFC Setup and 1 year service warranty Profile Hardshell Dreadnought Guitar Case Planet Waves Humidifier 2 1/2″ Black Leather Strap Tuner: Profile Mini Digital Clip Tuner Picks Book/DVD: At a Glance Acoustic Guitar

That’s right, the Ottawa Folklore Centre is now carrying Breedlove guitars. Swing on by, try one out, and let us know what you think! Read more about the guitars and the company it Acoustic Guitar Magazine.

We’re giving away two free tickets to the Ani DiFranco concert happening this Thursday, November 4th at the Bronson Centre. Be the first person to email us (thefolks@ottawafolklore.com) the title of both books in our Bruce Cockburn Book Package and these two tickets can be yours. You must be able to pick up the tickets [...]

Watch as accomplished performer and teacher Daniel Bolshoy gives our Martin Blackwell Classical a try. This guitar features a double cedar top which helps add resonance and volume. We shot this video right on the retail floor and in one take. You might hear a little commerce noise in the background but the H1′s natural [...]

Don’t forget to get your costumes ready for the weekend! And…while you’re at it…swing by the OFC at 10am on Saturday, October 30th to check out the second edition of the OFC-Spirit Folkcast. To find out more about the Folkcast head on over to their page. Here’s some of  the videos from the first edition [...]

Click on this text to check out the Larrivée Baritone.

For more information on handmade and hand built instruments… head here.

great guitar at a great price! This package includes a Walden D670 Guitar (Solid Red Cedar Top and Sapele Back and Side make for a warm tone that still carries some strength), profile hardshell case, clip-on chromatic tuner (tune your guitar even in those hard to hear environments), humidifier (ever so necessary in our cold Canadian winters) , strap, and a few picks. All for $389!

Did we mention the (free and already included) setup and 1 year OFC warranty?