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This year forced me to slow down and focus on what was really important
Dec 10, 2025

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
Brian Zhang
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Dreams Aren’t Meant to Keep You Awake
Oct 07, 2025

Dreams Aren’t Meant to Keep You Awake

If your dreams keep you up at night, it’s not a sign to give up. It’s a sign you deserve support. I'm here to give it to you.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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So...I started a podcast (but not that kind of podcast)
Apr 29, 2025

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
Brian Zhang
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The lie I told myself
Apr 22, 2025

The lie I told myself

It's never too late to find your purpose.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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The most honest thing I ever heard from a musician
Apr 15, 2025

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
Brian Zhang
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You have to suffer to be a "Real Artist"
Mar 11, 2025

You have to suffer to be a "Real Artist"

Or Is That Just What You’ve Been Told?

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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The Silent Struggle of Being a Musician
Dec 17, 2024

The Silent Struggle of Being a Musician

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

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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200 Subscribers: A Milestone That Means More Than Numbers
Nov 26, 2024

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
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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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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