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About Me

Bridging Multiple Worlds

JD Hogue is a statistician and music therapist with over 10 years experience combining data analysis, research, and program evaluation. JD has a Master of Science degree in Quantitative Psychology and another Master of Music degree in Music Therapy from Illinois State University and has studied abroad in France and New Zealand. He is also on the board for Music Therapy Perspectives and has published in peer-reviewed journals, such as Psychology of Music, Journal of Social Psychology, and Frontier’s in Neurology.

JD has been the Senior Informatics Specialist for the Creative Forces Network, and before that he was Adjunct Faculty and the Assessment Coordinator for Missouri Southern State University. Spiritually, he has travelled to Peru and built connections with Bobinsana, Noya Rao, and Ayahuasca.

M.S. Quantitative Psychology

M.M. Music Therapy

MT-BC Certified

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My Journey

Senior Informatics Specialist

2018 – Present

Built data collection tools and an informatics network with dashboards to help evaluate a network of Creative Arts Therapists.

Adjunct Faculty & Program Evaluator

2016 – 2018

Taught courses and helped academic programs with program evaluation to maintain accreditation.

Board Certification (MT-BC)

2016

Achieved national board certification and began clinical music therapy practice.

Masters in Music Therapy

2015

Completed thesis on the benefits associated with liking sad music using preferred songs. Awarded for excellence in clinical research.

Masters in Quantitative Psychology

2013

Completed thesis on the benefits associated with liking sad music using instrumental pieces.

Bachelors in Psychology

2009

Completed two study abroads: one in France and one in New Zealand.

Beyond the Spreadsheets

A holistic approach to life and work.

The Musician

When I’m not analyzing data or practicing therapy, I’m practicing my musicianship skills. Music keeps me grounded.

The Holistic Approach

I believe in looking at the whole person, not just the data points. The data represent people who have complicated lives and need help integrating their biopsychosocial and spiritual selves.

The Educator

I am passionate about teaching the next generation of therapists how to embrace research without losing their soul.