Hi, I'm Ismael Moussali, a Moroccan songwriter, composer, and guitarist with international experience creating original music that blends storytelling with memorable melodies. As half of the duo Sarah & Ismael, my songs have reached millions of listeners worldwide (3M+ YouTube views, 100k+ social followers, and 45k+ monthly Spotify streams). I specialize in writing emotionally resonant lyrics and versatile melodies across genres, from Oriental , pop to jazz to Moroccan/world music. I have collaborated on Film projects, live performances, and international festivals, and I bring both creative originality and the ability to adapt to feedback in remote collaborations. My training at Berklee College of Music in music production, sound design, and songwriting has sharpened my skills in crafting professional, impactful music that touches people .

Ismael Moussali

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Hi, I'm Ismael Moussali, a Moroccan songwriter, composer, and guitarist with international experience creating original music that blends storytelling with memorable melodies. As half of the duo Sarah & Ismael, my songs have reached millions of listeners worldwide (3M+ YouTube views, 100k+ social followers, and 45k+ monthly Spotify streams). I specialize in writing emotionally resonant lyrics and versatile melodies across genres, from Oriental , pop to jazz to Moroccan/world music. I have collaborated on Film projects, live performances, and international festivals, and I bring both creative originality and the ability to adapt to feedback in remote collaborations. My training at Berklee College of Music in music production, sound design, and songwriting has sharpened my skills in crafting professional, impactful music that touches people .

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Hi, I’m Ismael Moussali, a Moroccan songwriter, composer, and guitarist with international experience creating original music that blends storytelling with memorable melodies. As half of the duo Sarah & Ismael, my songs have reached millions of listeners worldwide (3M+ YouTube views, 100k+ social followers, and 45k+ monthly Spotify streams). I specialize in writing emotionally resonant lyrics and versatile melodies across genres, from Oriental , pop to jazz to Moroccan/world music.
I have collaborated on Film projects, live performances, and international festivals, and I bring both creative originality and the ability to adapt to feedback in remote collaborations. My training at Berklee College of Music in music production, sound design, and songwriting has sharpened my skills in crafting professional, impactful music that touches people .

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Music Composer / Sound Designer at One Music Dream - Shanghai
January 1, 2018 - June 22, 2024
Designed production projects. songwriting, editing and mixing of recordings. Ensured quality control of all music recordings. Managed logistics of each recording project, including aspects such as budget, equipment, and venue.
Live recording / Concert tech / Touring/studio Guitarist at Wuhan Jazz Club
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Involved in live recording and concert technical support. Worked as a touring and studio guitarist.
Music composer /Songwriter at Sarah & ismael
August 18, 2025 - Present
As half of the duo Sarah & Ismael, I contributed to building a successful independent music project recognized for its originality and emotional impact. Together we reached 107k Instagram followers, over 45k monthly Spotify listeners, and more than 3 million YouTube views. My role included songwriting, arranging, producing, mixing, and live performance, as well as managing the technical side of touring with custom pedalboards and sound engineering. I also collaborated with international producers and labels to expand our reach, while preserving a strong artistic identity rooted in Moroccan and world music influences.

Education

Certificate in Live Sound Production at Berklee
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022
Certificate in General Music Studies at Berklee
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

Certificate In Live Sound Production
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Certificate In General Music Studies
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education
    uniE608 Kasbah Collection - Thomas Farthing London
    Composition of the music for the kasbah collection . https://www.twine.net/signin music production composer
    uniE603 Medieval GAMING PROJECT
    A track for the A Preparation Scene in the GAME , for the moors instrumental soundtrack