The Elias Moreira Podcast

I found this old audio recording on my hard drive. I wrote a list of things I wanted to improve in 2022. I started recording myself in order to improve my public speaking. So talking about my goals was an easy way to come up with ideas. In the end, this was the result and it came out quite interesting. So I decided to share it on the podcast. Hope it inspires you.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

In this solo episode, I speak about my orchestra workshop experience from last week, organized by the Belgium Cello Society. It is a more technical terms-based episode, but I try to make it understandable also for the non-professional musician. We go deep into different orchestra excerpts, we listen to music, and talk about the audition mindset. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

In this episode, I have Jérémie and Joakim Arcioni on the show. As usual, we talk about a lot of different topics covering self-discovery, musicianship, fitness, overcoming trauma, self-confidence, and more... Their Instagram: @ twinfitcoaching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode, I rant about how for the past 3 weeks I went monk mode. I speak about my hardships with discipline, gaining self-confidence, cutting out unnecessary noise, and living a more simple life. Figuring out new hobbies, intermittent fasting, and more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I have Simon on the show. He is a professional drummer and music producer.  We both work with the same mindset coach and share similar interests and questions. In this episode we talk about enduring hardship as a musician, achieving success, discovering oneself, and more! Enjoy! Simon's IG: @ simonbosshart Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I speak about the stoic philosophy and how I try to incorporate it into my life as a musician.  Follow: @elias.a.moreira Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We often think we only get what we deserve but actually, you can have so much more if you only have the courage to take it. Our limiting beliefs stop us from doing the things we think are not meant for us. In this episode, I talk about how I struggled with limiting beliefs and go into the expansion and contracting phases of a musician. I give examples of my own life where I took it slow and recove...

In this episode, I have Zach on the podcast. He experienced some traumatic events which obliged him to work on himself harder than anyone else I ever met. He discovered his true potential by diving deep into his subconscious mind and was able to reprogram his brain and change himself completely!  Zach's testimonial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDiCBnhF5CU Zach's IG: https://www.insta...

In this episode, I tell what it's like to live in Korea, what the classical music industry looks like, and how it was for me to be part of the Korean national symphony orchestra academy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this solo episode, I rant about what I think are the most important character traits you should cultivate if you want to be successful as a musician, or in other areas of your life. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I have Marton Fúr on the show. He is an entrepreneur and good friend of mine. He is an expert in productivity and discipline. We go deep into the human psychology. We speak about how to stop procrastinating and stay productive in order to have a more fulfilling life. In the end it gets really deep. We discuss how AI could potentially revolutionize the music and business industry. E...

In this episode, I have Mia Pečnik on the show. She is a Croatian pianist studying in Germany. She has achieved a lot of things that other musicians only can dream about. She won multiple competitions, played with various orchestras around the world and all in all achieved great success in the music field. In this episode we discuss how she got there, the way she practices, the challenges she face...

In this episode, I have Mike Chen on the show, he is a pianist studying in the Conservatory of Gent. On top of that, he runs his own agency business where he helps companies and individuals to grow their personal brand on social media. Mike has become viral on social media with his comedy videos about the classical music industry with millions of views and thousands of likes/comments. It is incred...

In this solo episode, I tell you a few of my life stories where spontaneousness played a big role and how it impacted my personal development and my development as a musician.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I have 3 great classical pianists on the show, Dejan Romih, Tom De Beuckelaer, and Manuel Sanguino. They are upcoming masters of their instruments. We discuss things like, what does it take to become a god-like pianist. What does the life of a pianist look like? How to stand out from the crowd. How far can we go with the interpretation of a piece? And much more. I hope you enjoy t...

In this episode, I have an exceptional guest on the show. Zack Michael is a Mindset coach for entrepreneurs. I started working with him almost 2 years ago. He helped me overcome my mental blockages, understand myself better, and let go of limiting beliefs. Zack's wisdom is profound and can help a lot of musicians who struggle with self-doubt, self-criticism, and other self-sabotaging behavior...

In this episode we discuss creativity. Where does it come from, why do some people seem more creative than others? Is there a secret way to become more creative? These are questions a lot of artists might ask themselves. I use the book by Rick Rubin, "The Creative Act: A Way Of Being" to debunk some of those questions. The Book: https://www.amazon.de/Creative-Act-Way-Being/dp/B0BKH4RT3P/...

In this episode, we discuss how your social circle can determine whether you have a successful music career or not. What kind of people you should allow into your social circle, and which you should avoid at all costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is a follow-up to the last one about entrepreneurship. My former business partner and marketing expert  Matthias Loesche joined me today to go really deep into business psychology and how you can potentially become one of the highest-paid music teachers out there by understanding the right pricing, premium positioning, understanding who your ideal clientele is, and much more. We also...

In this episode, I go over some basic business lessons I learned during my 2 years of running my own company of social media marketing and being a financial consultant for a German insurance/financial company. There is not a big difference of being a musician or an entrepreneur. In fact, there are a lot of similarities. Conservatories don't teach this kind of business lessons, but for upcomin...

In this episode, we discuss how sometimes we encounter people that are difficult to deal with and/or work with as a musician. The emotions that arise and the nature of where this behavior comes from.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I briefly touch on the subject of graduating and the fears and uncertainties that arise with this. I try to give you some input on how to navigate through this challenging process and what kind of attitude you should have toward this.  Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we discuss how you can enhance your practicing sessions based on neuroscience.  What you should do before, during, and after practice.  Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We often times idealize other people. But what if we could be that person ourselves?  In this episode, we discuss how you can become your own hero. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.