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The night I made grown men cry
Jun 24, 2025

The night I made grown men cry

And why it changed the way I teach, perform, and talk about mental health.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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If Ed Sheeran can ask for help, so can you. It’s okay to not be okay.
May 13, 2025

If Ed Sheeran can ask for help, so can you. It’s okay to not be okay.

Because behind every great musician is a mental health story we never hear. Until now.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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When Success Feels Like Free-Falling
Feb 18, 2025

When Success Feels Like Free-Falling

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

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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How to stop doubting yourself and start embracing your success
Jan 28, 2025

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
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How to Find Hope in a Broken Music Industry
Jan 14, 2025

How to Find Hope in a Broken Music Industry

Two moments that reminded me why music still matters

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 Criticism Is the Best Thing That Can Happen to You
Dec 03, 2024

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
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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
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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
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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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The Loneliness Paradox: Why We’re More Connected Yet Feel More Alone
Nov 06, 2024

The Loneliness Paradox: Why We’re More Connected Yet Feel More Alone

How One Night Changed My Perspective on Purpose and Connection

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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