James Hood

Dr. James Hood serves as an Adjunct Professor of Guitar at Lubbock Christian University (LCU) and concurrently holds an Adjunct Instructor position in Music and Photography at Wayland Baptist University. He holds a Ph.D. in Music Education (Texas Tech University, 2003), a Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy (Texas Tech University, 1994), and a Bachelor of Music in Church Music (Wayland Baptist University, 1991).

His professional journey includes roles as a pianist with Up With People, church Music Minister/Worship Pastor, Hospice Spiritual Care Coordinator, and independent musician/artist/photographer. His guitar specialization spans worship music, bluegrass flatpicking, and classical guitar, with current classical training under David Brandon. He is married to June Hood, a kindergarten teacher.

No scientific awards, grants, or formal advising roles are noted. His creative work extends beyond academia into photography and interdisciplinary arts.