Oops, ignore that extra number 5 at the bottom!

Something else I just thought of. Try and develop a personal trusting relationship with your teacher if you can. It's not always possible, but it helps to be able to phone them at odd hours with questions. (I do this with my fiddle teacher, and he doesn't mind!) Also, don't worry if after a while you may be picking better than your teacher (he or she may focus on many other styles that don't involve you). One of my banjo students Chris Coole is so good now, I ask HIM for tips....kinda fun actually!

Good luck

Rick