Hi, I'm Julia McDougall, a Vancouver-based musician, songwriter, and teaching artist. I've been creating and performing as Yawn, collaborating on projects across Canada—from the Vancouver Mural Festival to Sled Island and Banff Centre residencies. I write, sing, and perform with keyboard and synth, and I love building songs that connect with people. As an educator, I teach songwriting at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, guiding young artists to find their voice and craft. My work spans live performance, recording, and community projects, and I'm passionate about nurturing creativity through mentoring and collaboration.

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Hi, I'm Julia McDougall, a Vancouver-based musician, songwriter, and teaching artist. I've been creating and performing as Yawn, collaborating on projects across Canada—from the Vancouver Mural Festival to Sled Island and Banff Centre residencies. I write, sing, and perform with keyboard and synth, and I love building songs that connect with people. As an educator, I teach songwriting at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, guiding young artists to find their voice and craft. My work spans live performance, recording, and community projects, and I'm passionate about nurturing creativity through mentoring and collaboration.

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June 28, 2026

Hi, I’m Julia McDougall, a Vancouver-based musician, songwriter, and teaching artist. I’ve been creating and performing as Yawn, collaborating on projects across Canada—from the Vancouver Mural Festival to Sled Island and Banff Centre residencies. I write, sing, and perform with keyboard and synth, and I love building songs that connect with people.

As an educator, I teach songwriting at the Sarah McLachlan School of Music, guiding young artists to find their voice and craft. My work spans live performance, recording, and community projects, and I’m passionate about nurturing creativity through mentoring and collaboration.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Songwriting Instructor at Sarah McLachlan School of Music
January 1, 2016 - Present
Lead songwriting instructor; develop curriculum and mentor students in songwriting.

Education

Music Composition (BFA) at Simon Fraser University, BC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2011
Music Education (BEd) at Simon Fraser University, BC
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Bachelor in Composition
September 1, 2006 - April 30, 2011

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization