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When Success Feels Like Free-Falling

Feb 19, 2025

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17 min read

When Success Feels Like Free-Falling

A story about fear, Frozen songs, and finding your voice at 100km/h

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
What Happens When the Thing That Once Gave You Joy No Longer Does?

Feb 12, 2025

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8 min read

What Happens When the Thing That Once Gave You Joy No Longer Does?

I never thought I’d lose myself to the thing I loved most.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Stories

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How to stop doubting yourself and start embracing your success

Jan 29, 2025

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9 min read

How to stop doubting yourself and start embracing your success

Why Imposter Syndrome Is a Sign You’re on the Right Track

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Growth Mindset

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To Every Musician Who Feels Like Giving Up: Read This

Jan 22, 2025

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7 min read

To Every Musician Who Feels Like Giving Up: Read This

An open letter to every musician who feels like they’re falling behind

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Stories

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How to Find Hope in a Broken Music Industry

Jan 15, 2025

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8 min read

How to Find Hope in a Broken Music Industry

Two moments that reminded me why music still matters

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Stories

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Why Being a Musician Is Like Cooking Rice

Jan 8, 2025

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6 min read

Why Being a Musician Is Like Cooking Rice

Just like rice, there’s more than one way to cook up a fulfilling music career

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Mental Health

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2024 Broke Me. But It Also Gave Me This

Dec 25, 2024

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10 min read

2024 Broke Me. But It Also Gave Me This

Here's Why I'm Still Hopeful for 2025

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Community

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The Silent Struggle of Being a Musician

Dec 18, 2024

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6 min read

The Silent Struggle of Being a Musician

Behind every song, there’s a battle. Here’s why our struggle matters.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Stories

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The Book That Changed My Purpose as a Musician

Dec 11, 2024

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7 min read

The Book That Changed My Purpose as a Musician

I thought I knew what success looked like — until this book showed me a different path.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Stories

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Why Criticism Is the Best Thing That Can Happen to You

Dec 4, 2024

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7 min read

Why Criticism Is the Best Thing That Can Happen to You

What Tommy Emmanuel Taught Me About Staying True to Myself

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Stories

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200 Subscribers: A Milestone That Means More Than Numbers

Nov 27, 2024

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6 min read

200 Subscribers: A Milestone That Means More Than Numbers

How Your Support is Helping Break the Silence Around Mental Health in Music

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Stories

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What are you willing to sacrifice to be a musician?

Nov 20, 2024

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6 min read

What are you willing to sacrifice to be a musician?

Success shouldn’t cost you everything

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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