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The panic attack that nearly ended my career
Jul 15, 2025

The panic attack that nearly ended my career

If burnout, pressure, or anxiety have stolen your joy for music, this one is for you.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
Advice and SupportAdvice and Support
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Never Enough
Jun 17, 2025

Never Enough

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

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
Reflections on Mental HealthReflections on Mental Health
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A Letter to the Burnt-Out Musician
Apr 01, 2025

A Letter to the Burnt-Out Musician

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

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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The musician's greatest fear: Will people forget me if I take a break?
Mar 18, 2025

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
Brian Zhang
Reflections on Mental HealthReflections on Mental Health
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Is your love for music slipping away?
Feb 25, 2025

Is your love for music slipping away?

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

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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What are you willing to sacrifice to be a musician?
Nov 19, 2024

What are you willing to sacrifice to be a musician?

Success shouldn’t cost you everything

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
StoriesStories
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How To Find Balance In A World Of Pressure
Nov 12, 2024

How To Find Balance In A World Of Pressure

A Musician’s Journey from Burnout to Balance

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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What I Learned from Closing My Music School
Oct 29, 2024

What I Learned from Closing My Music School

Hard Lessons On Burnout, Failure, and Resilience

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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The Day I Walked Away from My Music Dream
Oct 16, 2024

The Day I Walked Away from My Music Dream

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

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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How I Learnt To Be Okay With Not Being Okay
Sep 10, 2024

How I Learnt To Be Okay With Not Being Okay

Lessons I Learned After My First Panic Attack

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
I write about my journey with depression as a musician to challenge the mental health stigma and help fellow musicians build resilience in today’s music industry.

The Mental Musician

I write about my journey with depression as a musician to challenge the mental health stigma and help fellow musicians build resilience in today’s music industry.

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