Bree Pizarras turns heartbreak into music instead of hiding feelings

Bree Pizarras is turning personal experiences and emotions into music with “Kamusta?,” her five-track debut EP under DNA Music PH, which explores overthinking, yearning, love, and heartbreak.

Also known as Rian Pizarras, the singer-songwriter draws inspiration from her childhood musical influences and personal experiences, using songwriting to process emotions and tell stories that listeners can relate to.

Music runs in family

Her love for music began at home. Her mother, veteran actress and singer Jan Marini Alano, introduced her to 1990s and early 2000s hits, while her father, actor-athlete Gerard Pizarras, shared his appreciation for new wave and 1980s music. These influences helped shape her nostalgic musical taste.

Bree’s interest in songwriting began when she was 9, inspired by Taylor Swift’s ability to turn personal experiences into original songs.

“Songwriting became my avenue of journaling. Instead of sitting on my feelings, I just write about it!” she shared.

Her musical inspirations have since expanded to include Sixpence None the Richer, Mandy Moore, Gracie Abrams, LANY, joan, The 1975, Eraserheads, Clara Benin, and Skusta Clee.

Songwriting as journaling

Committed to improving her craft, Bree challenges herself to write lyrics every day and remains open to learning as she develops her identity as an artist.

“I think that I still have more to learn as a songwriter. I’m happy that there will always be room for improvement because I want to grow in my craft,” she said.

In “Kamusta?,” Bree makes a personal effort to check in with herself while navigating the complexities of love and relationships. Featuring songs such as “Kamusta,” “Now Na” and “Kailan Kaya?”  the EP traces the different stages of falling in love, from heartbreak and uncertainty to clarity.

She hopes the project will encourage listeners to acknowledge their emotions and take time to process them rather than avoid what they feel.

“I want to be able to reflect my own life story and the true Love which we’re all searching for,” she shared.

Love, loss and longing

The EP is now available on major digital music streaming platforms.

Meanwhile, Bree recently celebrated her 25th birthday, with her parents, Jan Marini and Gerard, sharing heartfelt tributes on social media. Alongside their birthday wishes, they playfully called her their “princess, laundry girl, and dishwasher,” offering a glimpse into their affectionate family dynamic.

With “Kamusta?,” Bree introduces a collection of deeply personal stories while taking another step forward in her journey as a singer-songwriter.