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I’m okay with being a failed musician.

But it took me years to accept that.

Brian Zhang

Reflections on Mental Health

Being a Musician Hurt Me More Than I’d Care to Admit

Mar 18, 2026

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16 min read

Being a Musician Hurt Me More Than I’d Care to Admit

So this is me finally being honest with you and with myself

Brian Zhang

Stories

For 15 minutes, I Was A Rockstar At Philadelphia Airport

Mar 5, 2026

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12 min read

For 15 minutes, I Was A Rockstar At Philadelphia Airport

Somewhere between a cancelled flight and a crowd of strangers, I found a reason to keep going

Brian Zhang

Family

Feb 18, 2026

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14 min read

How I Became a Master at Hiding My Pain

But as I say goodbye to my Grandma, I realise I'm not as alone as I thought.

Brian Zhang

Mental Health Support

Jan 24, 2026

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12 min read

Therapy isn't so scary after all

How changing my approach to therapy saved my mental health...and life

Brian Zhang

Community

The podcast I wanted to create from the beginning

Jan 15, 2026

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7 min read

The podcast I wanted to create from the beginning

And one that helps you not feel alone in your mental health struggles.

Brian Zhang

Stories

Jan 7, 2026

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11 min read

A Love Letter To My Depression

The friend who I never asked for, but don't want to leave completely...

Brian Zhang

Reflections on Mental Health

What happens when a musician finally lets themselves be vulnerable

Dec 18, 2025

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15 min read

What happens when a musician finally lets themselves be vulnerable

And how it helped me open up about things I wouldn't normally talk about

Brian Zhang

Reflections on Mental Health

This year forced me to slow down and focus on what was really important

Dec 11, 2025

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12 min read

This year forced me to slow down and focus on what was really important

And why I want to encourage everyone, not just musicians, to be vulnerable about their health, next year and beyond, without feeling ashamed.

Brian Zhang

Stories

Nov 28, 2025

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11 min read

Why You Don’t Need to Be Perfect

And honestly? Being perfect is overrated.

Brian Zhang

Music Education and Support

For artists to have a future, young musicians need to learn mental health skills now

Nov 20, 2025

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14 min read

For artists to have a future, young musicians need to learn mental health skills now

It's been the biggest thing missing in education, but the one that gives them a chance to succeed.

Brian Zhang

Growth Mindset

Nov 7, 2025

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17 min read

Can you really "be yourself?"

How a moment of madness stopped me from trying to copy others and find out who I really am.

Brian Zhang

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I’m okay with being a failed musician.

Being a Musician Hurt Me More Than I’d Care to Admit

For 15 minutes, I Was A Rockstar At Philadelphia Airport

How I Became a Master at Hiding My Pain

Therapy isn't so scary after all

The podcast I wanted to create from the beginning

A Love Letter To My Depression

What happens when a musician finally lets themselves be vulnerable

This year forced me to slow down and focus on what was really important

Why You Don’t Need to Be Perfect

For artists to have a future, young musicians need to learn mental health skills now

Can you really "be yourself?"

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