Jeff Smiley's Balanced Embouchure System: Does It Really Work?

onovan reviews the book 'The Balanced Embouchure' by Jeff Smiley and discusses its similarities to the teachings of Jerry Callet. He finds the exercises in the book helpful, particularly the rollout exercises for maintaining support and preventing his bottom lip from tucking in. He also explores the rolled-in embouchure and the benefits of tonguing on the lips. Donovan believes that the book offers valuable content for trumpet players, regardless of whether they follow the TCE or Callet approach.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to 'The Balanced Ambisher'
02:07 The Concept of a Dynamic Embouchure
03:41 Benefits of Rollout Exercises
05:06 Using the Rolled-In Embouchure for High Notes
06:17 The Importance of Tonguing on the Lips
07:31 Improving Technique and Blending with Controlled Volume and Lip Slurs