Embouchure Misconceptions - Five Myths About Brass Embouchures

This video takes a closer look at some common misconceptions about how brass embouchures are best taught and developed. The five embouchure myths discussed are: 1. You should model your embouchure based on your teacher’s or a famous player’s embouchure. 2. Embouchures are too complex to analyze. 3. There are no embouchure problems, only breathing problems. 4. The best way to develop your embouchure is through a purely musical approach. 5. The mouthpiece should be placed centered with more top lip inside the mouthpiece. For more information about this and other topics please visit To learn more about placing the mouthpiece on the red please visit