Charlottetown - Songwriting Lessons

Caio Loesch (Voice, Songwriting)

Online Lessons:

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Caio Loesch is a professional singer, songwriter and vocal technique teacher. He is an associate professor at the Corporate University of Contemporary Singing (UNIACEV), the Brazilian Institute of Contemporary Singing, and member of the Pan-American Vocology Association. Holding degrees in Music Education and Psychology, Caio received international recognition for teaching, through biomechanics and laryngeal physiology, the various adjustments present in contemporary singing styles. He has been teaching for over seven years, and is now offering voice lessons at Long & McQuade in Charlottetown. Caio's rate for a half hour private lesson is $27.

Ed Young (Drums, Guitar, Hand Drums, Percussion, Songwriting)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Ed Young has been a professional musician since 1979 and has been teaching percussion and guitar since 1984. He attended the University of Western Ontario, where he studied percussion with Bob Hughes. Ed is now playing all over Prince Edward Island with Phase 2 and the John Cain Duo as well as the Dennis Dunn Band. Ed has recorded over 30 albums with artists such as: Kelly Brock, Rusty McCarthy, Frank Deresti, and many others. Ed has performed coast to coast and all over the USA with artists such as: Bobby Taylor, Steve Strongman, Nigel Mack, Dawn Tyler Watson, and Rusty McCarthy. Finally, Ed is a published songwriter who had his songs recorded and featured on TV shows such as “Dawson’s Creek”, “The Surreal Gourmet”, and “From Spain With Love”. Ed's rate for a half hour private lesson is $25.

Graeme Hunter (Guitar, Ukulele, Lap Steel, Songwriting)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Friday

Graeme has been playing guitar and bagpipes for over 30 years and has played competitively and professionally throughout Southern Ontario for 15 years. One of his great experiences was the summer he spent in Scotland competing in the World’s Largest Highland Games. He has entertained as a busker from Vancouver to Halifax. Graeme became a certified Yamaha instructor in January 2006 and teaches both private and group lessons for guitar. He specializes in ensemble, rhythm and theory instruction from beginner to professional levels. Graeme's rate for a half hour private lesson is $25.

John Boswell (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Songwriting)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

John began his musical journey in his early teens performing across Atlantic Canada as a guitarist in various bands. He studied music at Humber College and York University. John's debut CD, Stranger in the Mirror, was produced by long-time friend Creighton Doane and mixed by Harry Hess. The first single "Forgive Me" peaked at #36 on the Canadian BDS AC charts after only 2 weeks on the air. Always in 'songwriter' mode, John has collaborated with Warner Music recording artist Natalie McMaster, along with producer Kevin McMichael of Cutting Crew and Robert Plant. He has shared the stage with the likes of Steve Earle and Tom Cochrane to mention a few. He was also asked to perform at an event for Justin Trudeau during his campaign. In 2019, John co-wrote a new single for an up and coming music artist, produced by Mike Turner, (Our Lady Peace) and has worked extensively with guitarist David Wipper, (Alanah Myles, Amanda Marshall) on various tracks and live performances. John's rate for a half hour private lesson is $26.