The 36-year-old musician said his teacher advised him to be not afraid of taking risks, reported Contactmusic.
"(She told me)'The biggest risk you take in life is not taking one.' She changed my life," Pitbull said.
The "Rain Over Me" hitmaker also advised youngsters to make the most of the opportunities around them.
"Do your very best, you were born in the United States of America so take full advantage of every opportunity, take full advantage of your freedom," he said.