Whether writing or collaborating on music for its own sake, or to message about social sentiments, Phil Barish is a composer from Chicago who writes music that keeps momentum regardless of speed.   

Phil's music is influenced by a variety of genres from 20th Century Orchestral and Chamber Music to Contemporary Classical, Jazz and Rock. Phil studied composition with Thomas Fredrickson, David Liptak, Salvatore Martirano, John Melby, Sever Tipei and Scott Wyatt.