After receiving his bachelor's degree from Berklee College of Music and a master's degree in composition from Duquesne University, Barak composed music for television, advertising, and film in Los Angeles, California. He connected with projects that allowed him to showcase his talents in writing music for virtually any mood. Through partnerships with publishers such as Jingle Punks, Barak's music has been featured on television programming on MTV, The History Channel, E!, and advertisements for ESPN, Bravo, and more.
Barak is a member of the American Federation of Musicians, the Audio Engineering Society, and is represented by Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI).