Benya Barshai

Benya Barshai is a composer/multi-instrumentalist who creates through a variety of genres for film, commercial, and solo work. Having written his first piano works at 12 years old, Barshai immersed himself into writing and exploring composition and improvisation. After finishing Juilliard Pre-College, Berklee College of Music, and Kutztown University, Barshai moved to Philadelphia and released his first full length album, "tohska" (2016). Ambient music became a central focus and inspiration, which led to the release of his second album "Time Stills" (2017) After the passing of his father, the emotional outlet brought the latest release, "Longing In Paradise" (2020).