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Larry Washington
Larry Washington - Musician * Sound Designer * Music Producer * Composer * Recording Artist * Educator
About Me
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Musician * Sound Designer * Music Producer * Composer * Recording Artist * Educator
Larry’s passion for music began in the Motor City, Detroit, Michigan. Larry started playing drums at a very
young age, and knew even then that music and performing would become his career. Larry has recorded,
performed and toured with some of the world’s top recording artists and musicians both in the United States
and Internationally. On camera performances include: MTV, BET, ABC, NBC, Billboard Music Awards, Trumpet
Awards, Diversity Awards, The Princess Diaries, Showgirls, The White House and The Apollo (London).
Building on his success as a drummer, Larry moved into the producer’s chair and his work has been featured in
Commercials, Television and Film. His skills are in demand as a Music Composer, Sound Designer, & Foley
Artist. Some projects include: The History Detectives, America's Most Wanted, Drive, Social Studies, Fox
Sports, Section 8, Sister Act 2 (Back in the Habit), Good Burger, Rainbird Sprinklers, Hotel Planner.com and
Urban Combat.
Larry is often in the studio working with artists such as Academy Award Winner Louis Gossett Jr.(as the voice
of God), creating Pop Remixes, or in the Studio with the R&B & Christian Pop icon Deniece Williams. He
continues to compose, record and produce projects. Larry has received numerous awards for his music
composition work on the Power (PSA) with R&B legend Jeffrey Osborne narrating the PSA. Giving back to the
community is very important to Larry, and he is involved with the The National Fibromyalgia Association,
Muscular Dystrophy Association and several other Los Angeles based charities. In 2012, working as a
Executive Board member with the MOGCJ Foundation earned him the President's Service Award from
President Barack Obama.
Larry is actively developing and participating in Drum Clinics and Music Workshops for educational institutions
throughout the country. Larry is focused on reaching out to younger musicians, and sharing his knowledge and
experiences in a positive and motivational workshop environment.
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