Student Responsibilities

Practice consistently

Practice with the intent to get better

Understand that sometimes progress will be slow

Understand that an 'A' is never enough

Understand that your failures are times to learn, grow, and progress

Eliminate whatever distractions you can (social media, TV, music, etc.)

Practice in as quiet an area as possible

Make sure that your instrument is in good, working condition

Make sure that you have all necessary accessories (reeds, neckstrap, valve oil, mallets, etc.)

Take it easy on yourself. 

Expect to 'get it' the first or second try

Practice with distractions

Give up

Forget to clean your instrument

Forget to maintain your instrument

Forget to speak up if something doesn't sound or feel right with your instrument

Forget to tell your parents when supplies begin to run low

Ignore the experience and advice of more experience musicians