Conversations with Isaia Bresolin

Today we’d like to introduce you to Isaia Bresolin.

Hi Isaia, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
I was lucky enough to be surrounded by music and art growing up. There was always music in the house, whether it was my dad playing guitar, my siblings on the keyboard, or music playing through the speakers in the living room.

Although there were already a few soundtracks I enjoyed listening to, the first soundtrack I truly fell in love with was The Lord of the Rings. I became obsessed with the movies at a young age, and after being gifted the soundtrack on CD, I became just as obsessed with the music. Throughout my school years, I jumped from one instrument to the next, from cello to flute to saxophone, deepening my love, appreciation, and understanding of the different instruments of the orchestra. Although I never mastered any one instrument, this variety undoubtedly helped shape me as a composer and orchestrator.

It wasn’t until high school that I realized the film music I loved listening to represented an actual career I could pursue. I began experimenting on my own, composing rudimentary pieces of music and enjoying every minute of it. I was fortunate enough to have my theater director, Eden Lee Murray, encourage me to compose music for two consecutive school productions: Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar and The Tempest. Following this passion eventually led me to Los Angeles, where I studied composition and screen scoring. Along the way, I had the good fortune of meeting wonderful friends and colleagues, as well as mentors who have helped push me to grow as a composer, refine my craft, and move my career forward.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Although I’m blessed to be surrounded by incredibly supportive friends and family, there have of course been challenges along the way. Moving to a new city far away from loved ones, where you don’t know anyone or anything, is never easy. As with any artistic pursuit, however, some of the biggest challenges come from within yourself. Doubting your abilities, wondering whether a past success was simply a fluke, navigating the uncertainty of what lies ahead, or simply dealing with writer’s block are all part of the process. It can also be difficult to stay motivated during the slower periods.

Over time, though, I’ve come to recognize that moments of struggle often lead to much more significant moments of growth. The hardest, but ultimately most rewarding, thing I try to do is take those doubts and fears and reframe them as opportunities of excitement and experimentation, to learn something new, and improve as a composer. I think learning to embrace that uncertainty, rather than letting it hold me back, has been an important part of both my personal and professional growth.

Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I am a composer and orchestrator for film, television, and video games, specializing in orchestral and hybrid music. As such, I believe the most effective scores are those that feel inseparable from the images they accompany, deepening the emotional experience without distracting from it. Every project has its own identity and emotional needs, and I strive to find the musical approach that best brings those to life. Within that framework, I love experimenting with new sounds, techniques, and approaches to composition while continuing to develop my own musical voice. One of the things I love most about this work is that every project teaches me something new, whether it’s a different way of approaching a piece of music or a scene, a new way of expressing an emotion through sound, or new techniques and instruments I haven’t used before.

At the heart of my music is a love for beautiful, evocative melodies that can instantly transport the listener to another world. I’m also deeply drawn to the overall sonic atmosphere of a piece of music, that enveloping warmth that makes you feel as though you’re immersed in a soft bed of sound. I often find myself drawn to that feeling first, and then to the orchestration itself: the interplay of instruments, the richness of the voicings, and the way different timbres come together to create something greater than the sum of their parts. It’s a quality I strive for in my own writing, creating music that feels both emotionally resonant and immersive, while still serving the story as best as it possibly can.

There are many projects I’m proud of, each for different reasons. Some have challenged me musically, others have pushed me to take on a greater scope or scale, and others still have introduced me to wonderful people with whom I’ve had the privilege of collaborating. Ultimately, I’m proud of the music I’ve created and the work I put into it, but also of the experiences, relationships, and continued growth that have come from each opportunity. I’m excited and honored to continue building a body of work that reflects my ever evolving musical voice, my curiosity as a musician and storyteller, and my desire to create music that deeply moves the people who listen to it.

Let’s talk about our city – what do you love? What do you not love?
Having been born and raised on Oʻahu, moving to Los Angeles was a huge shift for me. It took me a while to adjust to the pace and scale of such an enormous city, with its incredible diversity of cultures, people, and landscapes. Over time, though, I’ve come to appreciate so much of what LA has to offer. One of my favorite things is probably the food. You can find incredible cuisine from all over the world here, and there’s always something new to discover. I also love how much there is to explore, from beautiful parks and beaches to museums, landmarks, and all the different neighborhoods that each have their own character.

As for what I like least (other than the traffic), I sometimes miss the sense of community you find in a smaller place. In a city as vast as LA, it’s easy to go about your day without seeing a familiar face or having those little interactions that make you feel connected to the people around you. That’s something I’d love to find and cultivate here in LA.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.isaiabresolin.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isaiabresolinmusic/
• Other: https://play.reelcrafter.com/r4DmvrPeR8aEKm2cEVznpQ