Well, here is my little French horn education:
At that time, I asked my father to show me how to play the french horn, so he taught me first basics.
However, the university orchestra was looking for a french horn,
so I just had to pass another audition!
After which I played with that orchestra all my student life, even
when I studied in another city!
I also played with the chamber orchestra, whenever they needed
a pair of horns, and sometimes I participated in an octett.
And of course, I had quite a few "MuGe"s (where you get payed for playing! :-) ).