I sat in a session tonight next to someone who 'doesn't play the flute' and she was awfully good.

I've seen Will Fly on the internet and Leadfingers in real time.

You may be much better than all of us but words can't express.

If you can do it - and want to - post something for criticism. You'll know if it's your super best or how you normally play or worse than you play. People are very nice but also very honest here.

It doesn't get easier over time.

You hit plateaus(x?) and decide whether you want to stay there or keep climbing. I'm still climbing over the next few that I can see and then I'll get serious when I get to the next new bit