Reenie, don't be too tough on the young people, his advice is actually quite good, but doesn't necessarily come into play until matures more

Reenie, you aren't being helpful at all. If you can give better advice than the others, you do it. Stop trying to demean others. What makes you so qualified to judge everyone else???

It took me 2+ years to be able to play the second B-flat clearly. I just kept on trying and trying. Key thing, though: Do not give up.

i was was self taught for 4 years, then when i finally taking lessons and i worked on trevor wye my tone instantly got better. i was amazed, it feels really great when you finally start to sound they way you want when you thought you might never get that way. it takes great teachers and great determination.