08/25/2016
Time to shine the spotlight on Brian Mann. Brian is our exceptionally talented pianist and keyboard musician. When we say ‘exceptionally talented’, it’s actually a gigantic understatement. This musical wiz started playing the piano at the very young age of 4. Wait for it… wait for it… let it sink in… yeah, we said 4! Additionally, he plays the pipe organ and has experience as an orchestra conductor. Now imagine all of that while he quite literally hears the colors in the music, every note corresponding to a different hue. Brian has had this unique talent, or condition, called Synesthesia, his entire life. Amazing.
Off of the stage, Brian has been on staff at WoodsEdge since 2011, and currently serves as the Pastor of Storytelling & Creative. Previous to working at the church, he lived in LA and worked in the film and TV industry as a composer. He also lived in Sweden for 3 years, and has been telling stories in the church both through audio and visual mediums for 12 years. This man of many talents enjoys traveling, finding the perfect cup of coffee, and cooking his bubbly, ray of sunshine, wife of 16 years, Andrea, scrumptious Italian food. Sometimes they even share it with their kiddos. They have 2 boys, Ethan (10) and Elliott (7), and a foster daughter who is lovingly nicknamed ‘LilSis’ (2).
PhotoCred- Eric Walley