Jay Hodgson

Jay Hodgson is an Associate Professor at the Don Wright Faculty of Music, Western University, where he has taught songwriting and record production since 2006. His expertise extends to mentoring award-winning artists and professionals in audio engineering and composition.

As a neurodivergent advocate, Hodgson actively promotes inclusivity in the arts through public discourse and gallery exhibitions in global cities like New York, Paris, and Milan. He currently holds the Hear Here! Chair at London’s Forest City Gallery, Canada’s first artist-run art space.

Scientific Awards

• Edison Award (Mastering Engineering)

• Neurodiversity representation in art
• Music production pedagogy
• Audio engineering innovation
• Queer art and cultural advocacy