The Mental Musician
Brian ZhangI share my battles with depression as a musician so others don't feel alone. Join 450+ musicians who are opening up about their mental health without the stigma.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 41 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 21 days ago |
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A story to remind you you’re not alone
Back in 2019, I told my girlfriend I wanted to put my music career first.
Seven years later, as I write this, and she’s still with me, I think to myself:
Wow… what a dickhead I was.
At the time, I’d say it was the “musician mindset” I th...
The Last Time I Played Guitar for My Grandma
For my Po Po and Nai Nai — on grief, guilt, and learning how to say goodbye
I’ve been mulling over how to write about today’s newsletter, and whether I should even post it at all.
For 15 Minutes, I Was a Rockstar at Philadelphia Airport
As a musician, what do you feel is scarier?
Climbing the Taipei 101 skyscraper without a harness, rope and life insurance, or performing your first solo concert at Carnegie Hall in front of all your family, friends and music mentors?
I...
How I Became a Master at Hiding My Pain
But as I say goodbye to my Grandma, I realise I'm not as alone as I thought.
For most musicians, loneliness is as predictable as torrential flooding in Sydney in January, followed by a week of 40 degree heat. You don’t even check the forec...
Therapy isn't so scary after all
Absestos
I wouldn’t be surprised if I’ve suffered from asbestos poisoning over the years.
Every time I walked into my therapist’s office, there was that smell of old carpet that reminded me of my grandma’s house. A smell that’s baked i...
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I battled depression and burnout for over a decade as a musician. Now I write to help artists take care of their mental health and feel less alone.
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