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Can you really "be yourself?"

Nov 7, 2025

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17 min read

Can you really "be yourself?"

How a moment of madness stopped me from trying to copy others and find out who I really am.

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

Stories

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When the pressure is too much

Jul 18, 2024

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9 min read

When the pressure is too much

How I learnt to take pressure off myself after a mental breakdown in 2023

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang

Growth Mindset

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Jun 3, 2024

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10 min read

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

An Open Letter to Music Teachers

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

Growth Mindset

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Your Reality is Negotiable

May 20, 2024

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8 min read

Your Reality is Negotiable

Redefining Success for Musicians

Brian Zhang
Brian Zhang
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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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