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Failure

Stories

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I’m okay with being a failed musician.

Apr 2, 2026

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17 min read

I’m okay with being a failed musician.

But it took me years to accept that.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Music Education and Support

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Never Enough

Jun 17, 2025

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9 min read

Never Enough

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

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Growth Mindset

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You Don’t Have to Prove Anything

May 7, 2025

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7 min read

You Don’t Have to Prove Anything

But you owe it to others to help them understand.

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Stories

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How to stop doubting yourself and start embracing your success

Jan 29, 2025

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9 min read

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

Growth Mindset

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To Every Musician Who Feels Like Giving Up: Read This

Jan 22, 2025

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7 min read

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

Stories

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Why Criticism Is the Best Thing That Can Happen to You

Dec 4, 2024

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7 min read

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

Failure

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What I Learned from Closing My Music School

Oct 30, 2024

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7 min read

What I Learned from Closing My Music School

Hard Lessons On Burnout, Failure, and Resilience

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Stories

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The Day I Walked Away from My Music Dream

Oct 17, 2024

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6 min read

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

Stories

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Why I Need Music Now More Than Ever

Jun 29, 2024

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14 min read

Why I Need Music Now More Than Ever

An honest reflection on the last 10 years of my life

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Stories

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My Valley of Failures

Jun 18, 2024

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8 min read

My Valley of Failures

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

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Stories

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How Thomas Edison changed my views on failure

Jun 11, 2024

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12 min read

How Thomas Edison changed my views on failure

And how reframing failure as inspiration for your future success

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Mental Health

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The Story Of My First Panic Attack

Jun 1, 2024

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9 min read

The Story Of My First Panic Attack

The moment that changed what music meant to me

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Growth Mindset

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How Music Made Me A Better Person

May 21, 2024

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16 min read

How Music Made Me A Better Person

The unmeasurable gift music can give people

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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