web01.fireside.fm Thu, 14 May 2026 01:20:07 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Rogue Academic - Episodes Tagged with “Education” https://therogueacademic.fireside.fm/tags/education Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 The Rogue Academic is an organization dedicated to fostering collaboration between creative folks to share crucial information left out of the standard academic training program. We cover four main pillars of missing information: Mental Health and Wellbeing for Artists, Financial Literacy, Leveraging Technology, and Building Community. If you feel like your institution hung you out to dry and left you with a phat bill for the pleasure... welcome to the path of the Rogue! We're here to help. en-us episodic The Rogue Academic - The Podcast! Lexie Signor The Rogue Academic is an organization dedicated to fostering collaboration between creative folks to share crucial information left out of the standard academic training program. We cover four main pillars of missing information: Mental Health and Wellbeing for Artists, Financial Literacy, Leveraging Technology, and Building Community. If you feel like your institution hung you out to dry and left you with a phat bill for the pleasure... welcome to the path of the Rogue! We're here to help. yes Self Help, Rogue, Academic, Mental Health, Lexie, Signor, Academia, Wellness, Musician, Art, Creative, Lexie Signor theroadtorogue@gmail.com Episode 15: Greg Agid "...more than a feeling." https://therogueacademic.fireside.fm/greg-agid 3fe13abf-dbbf-49e5-9085-4ea64043eb2f Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 -0400 Lexie Signor full 1 Lexie Signor Greg Agid and Lexie discuss the nature of the modern music business, how it has changed in the last decade and how new musicians can come to the table prepared to do the job. 1:14:17 yes <p>After meeting at the Jazz Educator's Network conference where Greg gave a talk on paths to success which divert from the typical "go to school, get a job, etc." it was evident that there was a LOT more to the story here from Gregs beginnings as a die hard Jazz Clarinetist through his rise to internet fame in the early days of YouTube and beyond. Greg's perspective on modern musicianship are a breath of fresh air and will surely prove relevant and useful to anyone seeking to create a successful future for themselves as a musician. </p> jazz, clarinet, business, spirituality, success, mindset, management, music, saxophone, education, ambition After meeting at the Jazz Educator's Network conference where Greg gave a talk on paths to success which divert from the typical "go to school, get a job, etc." it was evident that there was a LOT more to the story here from Gregs beginnings as a die hard Jazz Clarinetist through his rise to internet fame in the early days of YouTube and beyond. Greg's perspective on modern musicianship are a breath of fresh air and will surely prove relevant and useful to anyone seeking to create a successful future for themselves as a musician.

Links:

  • Second Line Arts Collective — Connect with Greg and other fabulous musicians to learn about the music business and level up your game all in one place with Second Line Arts Collective.
  • Greg's Instagram — The best place on the internet to learn about playing jazz and jazz clarinet!
  • Greg's Facebook — Don't have insta? Jump on Facebook for the latest updates on Greg's performing and teaching opportunities!
  • Greg's YouTube Channel — Take a deep dive on improvising and all things Jazz Clarinet here on Greg's OG home for all his teaching materials.
  • Greg's TikTok — Prefer a more modern setting where you can interact with Greg and the material he teaches? Look no further!
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Links:

  • Second Line Arts Collective — Connect with Greg and other fabulous musicians to learn about the music business and level up your game all in one place with Second Line Arts Collective.
  • Greg's Instagram — The best place on the internet to learn about playing jazz and jazz clarinet!
  • Greg's Facebook — Don't have insta? Jump on Facebook for the latest updates on Greg's performing and teaching opportunities!
  • Greg's YouTube Channel — Take a deep dive on improvising and all things Jazz Clarinet here on Greg's OG home for all his teaching materials.
  • Greg's TikTok — Prefer a more modern setting where you can interact with Greg and the material he teaches? Look no further!
]]> Episode 14: Eric Schwarz and "The Art of the Pivot" https://therogueacademic.fireside.fm/the-art-of-the-pivot e3bc1338-957d-498b-bb8a-01c43362f53b Tue, 03 Mar 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Lexie Signor full 1 Lexie Signor Millennials have had to get scrappy in terms of survival in late-stage capitalism. Eric outlines his journey making the best of the industries he's chosen and weighing the pros and cons of his schooling vs. his current job title. 1:50:17 yes <p>Milennials are among the most highly educated and underemployed generations in the history of the United States. We did as we were told, we went to school, we got the degrees, and then the industries which we aimed to be employed in dried up, were de-regulated making our degrees worthless, or just outright murdered in broad daylight. Eric shares his career trajectory and all the twists and turns with us in this epic double length episode! </p> Pivot, Telecommunications, College, degrees, education, business, scrappy, capitalism, health, wealth, adaptation, evolution, technology, gifted, talented, self-help Milennials are among the most highly educated and underemployed generations in the history of the United States. We did as we were told, we went to school, we got the degrees, and then the industries which we aimed to be employed in dried up, were de-regulated making our degrees worthless, or just outright murdered in broad daylight. Eric shares his career trajectory and all the twists and turns with us in this epic double length episode!

Links:

]]> Milennials are among the most highly educated and underemployed generations in the history of the United States. We did as we were told, we went to school, we got the degrees, and then the industries which we aimed to be employed in dried up, were de-regulated making our degrees worthless, or just outright murdered in broad daylight. Eric shares his career trajectory and all the twists and turns with us in this epic double length episode!

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]]> Episode 13: Mean "Sheets" https://therogueacademic.fireside.fm/mean-sheets 552a1e2b-89b1-4b94-bcab-8f3b25b488bc Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Lexie Signor full 1 Lexie Signor In the style of the famous "Mean Tweets" Lexie reads some critiques from professors she's been given over the years and chuckles at their inherent flaws as well as highlighting some comments from others. 42:19 yes <p>Lexie Signor and Brandon Hall share critiques they've been given throughout the years of their schooling, highlighting their inherent ignorance in some cases, flaws, and well-intentioned directions in others. In doing so, we discuss some of the things being allowed to continue in higher ed that should perhaps be questioned or changed in the future. </p> comment, mean, tweet, critique, musician, music, education, help, self help, funny, comedy, system, dismantle, error, ignorance Lexie Signor and Brandon Hall share critiques they've been given throughout the years of their schooling, highlighting their inherent ignorance in some cases, flaws, and well-intentioned directions in others. In doing so, we discuss some of the things being allowed to continue in higher ed that should perhaps be questioned or changed in the future.

]]> Lexie Signor and Brandon Hall share critiques they've been given throughout the years of their schooling, highlighting their inherent ignorance in some cases, flaws, and well-intentioned directions in others. In doing so, we discuss some of the things being allowed to continue in higher ed that should perhaps be questioned or changed in the future.

]]> Episode 8: Josh Dreon, (The Music Law Guy) "...Capitalism and Greed." https://therogueacademic.fireside.fm/the-music-law-guy 3b6f8717-dd3d-4351-aa68-08a6678df936 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 05:00:00 -0500 Lexie Signor full 1 Lexie Signor Our host Dr. Lexie Signor has a nifty conversation over coffee with TikTok's Music Law Guy, Josh Dreon! We cover some little known facts, do's and don'ts for producing your own music and things to watch out for on social media. 1:15:15 yes <p>Josh is a specialist in the area of music law and was kind enough to share his time with us to chat about all things related to the legal side of producing your own music. He describes some common mistakes, how to avoid them, and a little about his journey to becoming the Internet's favorite Music Industry Attorney! </p> law, music, legal, advice, business, do, don't, social, media, production, school, education, coffee, attorney, esquire, representation Josh is a specialist in the area of music law and was kind enough to share his time with us to chat about all things related to the legal side of producing your own music. He describes some common mistakes, how to avoid them, and a little about his journey to becoming the Internet's favorite Music Industry Attorney!

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]]> Episode 1: Cassie O'Hanlon "The Universe Delivers" https://therogueacademic.fireside.fm/the-universe-delivers beba42dc-8f71-47f3-aabe-3f711c507100 Fri, 21 Nov 2025 05:00:00 -0500 Lexie Signor full 1 Lexie Signor This week, we are joined with the internet famous Cassie O'Hanlon- an absolute go getter who built her entire lesson business from the ground up! 1:05:36 yes <p>A little backstory- Lexie and Cassie worked together at Sweetwater briefly before deciding to head out and create better lives for themselves as lesson teachers. Cassie is a WEALTH of information on everything from audio engineering to mental health, as well as the nuts and bolts of building a business from the ground up. She teaches flute in California and you can catch her on TikTok as well: @tattooedfluteteacher . Use code: ROGUE20 for 20% off her ENTIRE site including a trial month of lessons!!! ...enjoy! </p> flute, teaching, education, audio, job, interview, dog, cat, seo, classical, jazz, lesson, working, fee, rate, building, business, virtual, assistant, profit, cost, benefit, mental health, well being A little backstory- Lexie and Cassie worked together at Sweetwater briefly before deciding to head out and create better lives for themselves as lesson teachers. Cassie is a WEALTH of information on everything from audio engineering to mental health, as well as the nuts and bolts of building a business from the ground up. She teaches flute in California and you can catch her on TikTok as well: @tattooedfluteteacher . Use code: ROGUE20 for 20% off her ENTIRE site including a trial month of lessons!!! ...enjoy!

Links:

  • The Tattooed Flute Teacher - Cassie O'Hanlon — Hi! I’m Cassie. I’m a flute teacher in San Diego, CA who focuses on giving you the tools to be an incredible flutist with a mindset to match. Whether you’re starting band this year for the first time, auditioning for All-State band or college music programs and scholarships, or you’re an adult student learning to play the flute so you can have a great outlet in life, there’s a place in the studio for you! You deserve to play your flute well and have the tools to avoid burnout, performance anxiety, and injuries in your playing. Let’s start your flute journey together!
  • Kraftgeek Device Stand — Best phone stand out there! Jump on it!
  • Super Cute Cube Light! — Cassie's preferred portable cube light for content creation! <3
  • Pinterest 101 by Jenna Kutcher, The Goal Digger Podcast — If you want the nitty gritty on using Pinterest to build your business, this Podcast has everything you need to know!
  • DIY Lesson Contract — This is an example of the contract that Cassie uses. Be sure to read it thoroughly and consult a legal professional if you have questions about wording pertinent to your business and services offered!
]]> A little backstory- Lexie and Cassie worked together at Sweetwater briefly before deciding to head out and create better lives for themselves as lesson teachers. Cassie is a WEALTH of information on everything from audio engineering to mental health, as well as the nuts and bolts of building a business from the ground up. She teaches flute in California and you can catch her on TikTok as well: @tattooedfluteteacher . Use code: ROGUE20 for 20% off her ENTIRE site including a trial month of lessons!!! ...enjoy!

Links:

  • The Tattooed Flute Teacher - Cassie O'Hanlon — Hi! I’m Cassie. I’m a flute teacher in San Diego, CA who focuses on giving you the tools to be an incredible flutist with a mindset to match. Whether you’re starting band this year for the first time, auditioning for All-State band or college music programs and scholarships, or you’re an adult student learning to play the flute so you can have a great outlet in life, there’s a place in the studio for you! You deserve to play your flute well and have the tools to avoid burnout, performance anxiety, and injuries in your playing. Let’s start your flute journey together!
  • Kraftgeek Device Stand — Best phone stand out there! Jump on it!
  • Super Cute Cube Light! — Cassie's preferred portable cube light for content creation! <3
  • Pinterest 101 by Jenna Kutcher, The Goal Digger Podcast — If you want the nitty gritty on using Pinterest to build your business, this Podcast has everything you need to know!
  • DIY Lesson Contract — This is an example of the contract that Cassie uses. Be sure to read it thoroughly and consult a legal professional if you have questions about wording pertinent to your business and services offered!
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