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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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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

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Is your love for music slipping away?

I never thought this would happen to me—but it did.

Brian Zhang

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What are you willing to sacrifice to be a musician?

Success shouldn’t cost you everything

Brian Zhang

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How To Find Balance In A World Of Pressure

A Musician’s Journey from Burnout to Balance

Brian Zhang

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What I Learned from Closing My Music School

Hard Lessons On Burnout, Failure, and Resilience

Brian Zhang

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The Day I Walked Away from My Music Dream

And why it is okay to not live up to your potential

Brian Zhang