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You Don’t Have to Prove Anything
May 06, 2025

You Don’t Have to Prove Anything

But you owe it to others to help them understand.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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Sometimes You Have to Stop the Music to Take Care of Your Health
Mar 25, 2025

Sometimes You Have to Stop the Music to Take Care of Your Health

I’ve learned that sometimes, walking away from your dream is the only way to survive

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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To Every Musician Who Feels Like Giving Up: Read This
Jan 21, 2025

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
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Why Being a Musician Is Like Cooking Rice
Jan 07, 2025

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
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The Book That Changed My Purpose as a Musician
Dec 10, 2024

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
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Why It Took Me 10 Years to Realise I’m in Control Of My Life
Aug 20, 2024

Why It Took Me 10 Years to Realise I’m in Control Of My Life

Remember: You are the author of your story and the writer of your script.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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My life has been defined by being told what I CAN'T do
Jul 31, 2024

My life has been defined by being told what I CAN'T do

How I redefined my life so it became about what I CAN do

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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My Valley of Failures
Jun 17, 2024

My Valley of Failures

Why we need to start talking about failure in order thrive in our lives

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Jun 03, 2024

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

An Open Letter to Music Teachers

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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The Only Person In Control Of Your Destiny, Is You
May 28, 2024

The Only Person In Control Of Your Destiny, Is You

You are the author of your narrative

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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How Music Made Me A Better Person
May 21, 2024

How Music Made Me A Better Person

The unmeasurable gift music can give people

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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Your Reality is Negotiable
May 20, 2024

Your Reality is Negotiable

Redefining Success for Musicians

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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