Oh, the thinks that we think in Middle School?

Practice makes... a big problem?
Practice makes... contention?
Shall we dance around this problem?
The clarinet is not a monster, my fine fellow. Had I a clarinet... I say, had I a clarinet? I would have complained as you do, about practicing. But practice you must. We are only aiming for a Christmas concert dearest. Don't dispair. You will pick up. You will get the hang of this. You are discouraged because you started late in the school year. I want you should do your best. I will love it if you squeak or not. It is only my love of music and love of you that I would introduce you to it. You will choose which way you would go. Madly in love with music, as I. Or, simply a spectator. I love you!