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StoriesStories

The night I made grown men cry

And why it changed the way I teach, perform, and talk about mental health.

Brian Zhang

Advice and SupportAdvice and Support

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Never Enough

For every artist who’s ever wondered if they’re enough

Brian Zhang

Advice and SupportAdvice and Support

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Opening up about my mental health saved me — maybe this can help you open up too.

If you're struggling in silence as a musician, this might help you find the words

Brian Zhang

StoriesStories

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If Ed Sheeran can ask for help, so can you. It’s okay to not be okay.

Because behind every great musician is a mental health story we never hear. Until now.

Brian Zhang

Growth MindsetGrowth Mindset

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You Don’t Have to Prove Anything

But you owe it to others to help them understand.

Brian Zhang

CommunityCommunity

So...I started a podcast (but not that kind of podcast)

But now felt like the right time — and it’s for you who has been here all along.

Brian Zhang

CommunityCommunity

The lie I told myself

It's never too late to find your purpose.

Brian Zhang

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The most honest thing I ever heard from a musician

And why taking care of yourself doesn’t make you any less of a musician.

Brian Zhang

Reflections on Mental HealthReflections on Mental Health

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There Is More To Life Than Music

16 Lessons I Learned About Mental Health When Music Took Over My Life

Brian Zhang

Reflections on Mental HealthReflections on Mental Health

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A Letter to the Burnt-Out Musician

Why I Still Haven't Quit Music (And Maybe You Shouldn't Either)

Brian Zhang

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Sometimes You Have to Stop the Music to Take Care of Your Health

I’ve learned that sometimes, walking away from your dream is the only way to survive

Brian Zhang

BurnoutBurnout

The musician's greatest fear: Will people forget me if I take a break?

Here's the truth I wish I'd known sooner and want to share with you

Brian Zhang