Meet Isaac Hasson

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Isaac Hasson a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Isaac, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?

From a young age, I knew that music was my path. It gave me purpose, joy, and a powerful outlet for my creativity and emotions. I was completely captivated by the guitar—the sound, the feel, the freedom it gave me. Before long, singing and songwriting followed naturally. Music became my escape, my safe place.

But being an artist can also be terrifying. Sharing your art with the world means exposing your most vulnerable self, and that’s intimidating—especially for an introvert like me.

I’ll never forget the first time I performed in front of a large crowd. Most of the audience had no idea who we were. Just before stepping on stage, my heart was pounding, my stomach was in knots, and for a brief moment, I wanted to find the nearest exit. But I didn’t run. We hit the stage, and through the first song, the nerves were still raging. Then something changed. I stopped worrying about the crowd and turned my focus inward—on the songs, the emotion, the reason I started doing this in the first place.

The more I connected with my music, the more comfortable I became. My voice opened up, my guitar felt like an extension of myself, and soon I could see people in the crowd starting to move with the rhythm. By the end of the show, we had the place rocking.

That night, I realized that resilience isn’t about avoiding fear or rejection—for me it was about reconnecting to my inspiration. As long as I believe in what I’m creating, it will find an audience, whether that audience is big or small.

These days, I spend most of my time writing and producing songs for others, but I still carry that lesson with me.

Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?

I began my musical journey as a singer-songwriter, and that creative fire still burns just as strongly today.. These days I am mainly focused on producing and songwriting. Signed to Concord Music, I am constantly pitching my songs and co-writes to both artists and sync projects.

One of the most rewarding aspects of my career is mentoring and developing new artists, songwriters, and producers. Having gone through the ups and downs of that process myself, I understand how important it is for creatives to find their own unique voice and identity. As AI continues to reshape the music industry, having a distinct sound and story has never been more vital. That’s one of the reasons I recently began offering mentoring sessions on my website—for those looking to strengthen their artistic direction in an ever-evolving landscape.

Another exciting part of my work involves creating trailer remixes. This has given me the opportunity to collaborate on projects featuring legendary artists like Tom Petty, Nirvana, and David Bowie. Deconstructing and re-imagining such iconic songs has pushed me creatively, challenging me to think differently as a songwriter and producer while keeping me inspired and constantly learning.

I’m also launching a new record label, Arsenal Music Group, which will focus on producing and releasing “trailerized” covers in collaboration with some of my favorite singers and new artists. This venture represents another way for me to merge creativity, innovation, and collaboration—all things that have fueled my passion since the beginning.

As the great Tom Petty once said, “Don’t refuse the muse.” I live by those words. Wherever inspiration leads, I’ll follow—always exploring, always creating, and always evolving.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

Here are the three:

Musicianship:

Music has always spoken to me. It’s a language I’ve always understood instinctively—something that just made sense. Even with that natural connection, I worked hard to become a skilled guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Later, I applied that same discipline to production. My goal was to reach a point where I didn’t have to think—where I could simply create and let the music flow through me. That level of creative freedom requires skill and musicianship built through countless hours of practice.

For anyone starting their journey, my advice is simple: put in the hours. Master your craft until it becomes instinctual—until creating feels as natural as breathing.

Risk Taker:

To succeed in music—or in anything meaningful—you have to be willing to take risks. At some point, you’ll need to have enough faith in yourself to leap, even when the outcome is uncertain. Failure isn’t the end; it’s feedback. Learn from it, make adjustments, and take another shot.

When I first moved to Los Angeles, I drove cross-country in my SUV with nothing more than determination and faith that I’d figure it out. Somewhere near Syracuse, New York, my truck broke down, and I had to max out my credit card just to get back on the road. The first couple of years in LA were tough, but I was relentless. A few years later, that persistence paid off—I co-wrote and produced a song for Demi Lovato, “Here We Go Again.” It became the first single on her album, debuting at #1 on the Billboard charts. That surreal moment never would have happened without taking a risk.

Always Learning:

This one is simple but vital: never stop learning. Staying curious and adaptable is essential if you want to build a long-lasting career in music. I’m always exploring new production techniques, software, and creative approaches, and I make it a point to collaborate with songwriters in genres outside my comfort zone.

Pushing yourself into unfamiliar territory keeps your ego in check and your creativity alive. Sometimes feeling a little uncomfortable—or even in over your head—is a sign that you’re growing. Every challenge is an opportunity to expand your skills and evolve as an artist.

Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?

I’m always looking for new folks to partner or collaborate with. I would say I’m am most drawn to creatives that have some sort of vision or business idea and it doesn’t necessarily have to be in the music industry. I would like to do more in the mentoring space so that is of particular interest but I’m open to new ideas. Combining music with visual art is another area I would like to explore further.

Artist looking to record and album are always welcome to reach out to me.

My info:

www.isaachasson.com

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.isaachasson.com
• Instagram: isaachasson1
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isaac-hasson-5b978323b?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app