Jus wanted to share the classic article “How to be the Ideal Student” by the legendary flutist and pedagogue Jeanne Baxtresser (like me, also a former student of the great Julius Baker who taught for many years in New York and Philadelphia). I have read this essay many times over the years! It really gets to the heart of what teachers often are seeking from their students:

https://www.jeannebaxtresser.com/education/article-ideal-student.php