Taking drugs to overcome nerves is the thin edge of the wedge going in there.
It is normal to be nervous.
...I got to try the bagpipes. It was like trying to blow an octopus.
They are all different and I find it hard to tell what flute suits me best.
The quickest way to unlock your talent is to take the flute out of the box.
Yes indeed I have gained a lot out of playing scales and etudes.