EP 12 AUSTIN WOODLIN

Austin Woodlin is a 30 year old husband, father, teacher and leader from Philadelphia, PA. As a full-time musician, he is very involved in the music industry as well as his local gospel music community. He currently serves as Minister of Music for Pentecostal Bridegroom Temple (Phila, PA), Music Director for the Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church (Phila, PA), Music Director and Producer for Stellar Award Nominated recording artist Zak Williams & 1Akord, Composer and Producer for artists across the country, and Instrumental Teacher for AMW Music Studio. In 2011, Austin completed his Bachelor of Arts at the University of Pennsylvania in Music Theory/Composition with a minor in Computer Information Systems. During his time at the University, he also served as Director of the New Spirit of Penn Gospel Choir in addition to working with other artists. 

Since the age of 2, Austin has learned to play piano, Hammond organ, pipe organ, drums, bass guitar, alto and tenor saxophones, electric guitar and trumpet. Austin knows how to play and teach these instruments skillfully, but most importantly, he has learned that these instruments have a purpose from God, and aims to serve Him and fulfill this purpose. In 2014, Austin was blessed to marry his beautiful bride, Shante. They have two children, Eden and Levi. His family inspires him to continue to carry out the calling God has on his life.