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ABOUT 
FERNANDO PuLLUM

Fernando Pullum earned his bachelor's degree in music education (1981) and master's in trumpet performance (1983). Fernando moved to Los Angeles in 1984 to follow his dream of becoming an educator and professional musician. He assumed the music program at L.A.'s Washington Prep High School. Under his tutelage, the program thrived. In 1989, Los Angeles Unified School District recognized Fernando's music program as the first music magnet in South Los Angeles.

During the years that followed, 100% of Fernando’s students graduated with a high school diploma and only one student failed to enroll in college during the next fifteen years. Fernando has been recognized by many organizations and individuals throughout his tenure, including Oprah, VH-1, the John Lennon Foundation and the State of California as its teacher of the year. He has performed and recorded with many industry greats, such as Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Jackson Browne, Etta James, Alicia Keys, Eddie Murphy, Fishbone and more.

 

Over the years, Fernando’s students have performed for many dignitaries, including President Ford and Prince Charles. The students have performed with Jackson Browne, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Lionel Hampton, Wynton Marsalis, Al Jarreau, Crosby, Stills, Nash, and many other incredible musicians. They have opened the Playboy Jazz Festival four times and traveled to Cuba, Brazil, Spain, and New York. Six of his former students have won Grammys. 

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Life Connected: Leimert Park Musician Fernando Pullum Plays It Forward
 

- NBC Los Angeles

​​"Music was the key that opened doors for Fernando Pullum. He’s sharing that key with young musicians."

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Pullum Community Arts Center continues to impact the lives of at-risk kids

- Spectrum News​​

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Trumpet Opens Door Out Of Poverty

- KCAL News

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ABOUT FERNANDO PULLUm

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Physical Address: 

3351 W 43rd St

Los Angeles, CA 90008

Mailing Address: 

P.O. Box 561528

Los Angeles, CA 90056-0237

Ph: (323) 292-2700

info@pullumcenter.org

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