Posted by Mary Ann on August 11, 2003 at 08:42:36:
In Reply to: Re: Re: question for euphonium teachers posted by Carroll on August 11, 2003 at 07:30:40:
ditto, but just on the last sentence. If you don't trust your teacher, then find one you do trust.
On the French Horn, there are people who play quite well with an "upside down" embouchure, that is, one that is 1/3 - 2/3 instead of 2/3 - 1/3. What works for an individual has a lot to do with teeth and face structure.
On the other hand, it can take an entire year to change your embouchure; if your teacher cannot convince you why what you are using will cause you to not reach your potential, then we are back to the "find a teacher you trust" thing.
Mary Ann