Your first question might be, “What is a balanced embouchure”? A balanced embouchure is the facial set of muscles which are used to produce acceptable musical tones when required. How many times have you heard this “I’ve been practicing for a long time now and I have strong chops and my endurance is great, but my high notes are coming down, my flexibility is getting worse, and my tone sounds forced”! And the flip side of that comment sounds like this “My high range is incredible; my flexibility is wonderful, and my tone sounds rich and centered but my endurance…