I had never touched a mandolin until 1 month before I started going to the class. I literally didnt know what the difference was between a lead or melody, and rhythm. And my first night in class, I was paired up with 2 of the most experienced banjo players in the class. What a joke, I thought. And I went home mortified. But I stuck with it. And I stayed mortified for quite a while. But I saw myself improving. And as I got to know other class attendees, I realized they weren't judging me, or feeling critical of me, but trying to help. I also realized that even the best players in the class, who sound perfect by my standards get red faced if they miss a note. So I figured that being occasionally embarrassed, or mortified kind of goes with the territory for all of us, no matter what level we are on. This kind of gives me comfort and allows me to laugh at my still significant goofs. And I appreciate everybody's contribution to the learning process, regardless of the level they are on.