Photo by Mark

Phyllis Chang 
is a 4th generation Korean American singer/songwriter born and raised in Los Angeles. She is best known for her warm, smooth sultry vocals and contemporary pop/jazz songs.

Phyllis began her musical journey in high school years as a self-taught musician writing songs on her acoustic guitar. Through playing and singing along with other classmates, she discovered the joy of telling stories not only through art but also through music.  

During her undergraduate and graduate college years, Phyllis spent most of her time studying fine arts and art history but continued writing and playing music during much of her free time. She studied Fine Arts at Calif. State University Long Beach and received her BA in Art History from Calif. State University Los Angeles and a MA in Art History/Museum Studies from USC.

For many years Phyllis worked by day as an arts educator teaching art history, curating and freelancing in art.  At night she worked on crafting songs and learning to sing & record.  It was her dream to one day record her songs  professionally and perform her songs  before "live" audiences.  

Today, Phyllis describes herself as a "multimedia artist" working both with visual and audio elements.  Her creative process has always involved both art and music.  When Phyllis worked on her art she listened to music.  When she wrote songs, she saw images. In her mind, art and music co-existed and could not be seperated from each other.  Both art and music were of equal importance to Phyllis.  They both stimulated her senses and together were creative tools for self-expresssion and communication.

Phyllis has recorded several CDs since she started her musical production studio.  She has written songs for both children and adults. Stylistically, Phyllis composes songs that combine both pop & jazz elements.  Her musical influences include pop, jazz, Latin and Bossa Nova styles of music.  She weaves together these elements into her romantic ballads and groove oriented mid-uptempo songs.

Phyllis sings classic jazz standards, classic pop songs as well as her original contemporary pop/jazz songs. Her vocal delivery is never overbearing or overstated and many have described her vocal styling as "soothing and sensual." Phyllis sings about
the many faces of love with a warm voice that will soothe your heart.

 Photos by Samuel & Michael 


Performances

Phyllis has performed at various events and locations throughout Southern California, as well as in Oakland, San Francisco, Palo Alto, San Diego, Seattle, Hawaii, New Mexico, Las Vegas and New York.

Some of her appearances include: Fashion shows, cultural, art, music festivals, community events, restaurants, cafes, weddings, government events, cultural events, fundraisers, shopping malls and private parties. 

Phyllis has also organized musical fundraising events for community groups.

Pinky Paws Productions & Song Credits

Pinky Paws (2009-1991)

In 1994, Phyllis started "Pinky Paws Productions" as an "indie" label and music project studio. She named her studio after one of her dogs, "Pinky Paws." Since then, Phyllis has produced and recorded several CDs of her music. Her CDs include:  "Make Someone Happy!"  (2009), "Never Alone"(2007), "Promise Me One Thing" (single) (2006), "On a Carpet Ride" (2003), "Forgiveness" (1998) "Voice in the Dark" (single)(1996), "Sing Along & Dance Along" Children's CD (2005) "For the Love of My dog" (1998), "Songs From The Heart" (1994).  

Currently Phyllis peforms her music and freelances on independent art and music projects.


BE Studios

In 2006, Phyllis started a second studio, "BE Studios" to encourage and  enhance "self-expression, creativity, happiness & well-being." Her mission is to help people of all ages to enjoy singing and music.  Whether for recreation or as a professional career, Phyllis wants her students to enjoy and appreciate the many health benefits of singing. 

                           Contact Information
                              BE Studios
                           The Place to BE!

                      be-studios@prodigy.net

A Little Story... An artist friend once said, "You're such a busy person, it's hard keeping up with you...you're always on the Go Go! If I were a fly on a wall...it would be interesting to see all that you do... Thus my friend made a drawing of me and called it, "Phyllis Playing Guitar in Her Go Go Boots." 
(Drawing by Samuel)

 Music Samples
Original Songs by Phyllis 

Click Link Below
www.myspacemusic.com/phyllischangmusic

                                               Photo by Mark

  You can also go to the STORE page on my website and hear a few music clips from each CD.