Isn't this why we beginners come here?
I will say one thing that's funny. I only took a few lessons on guitar, and that was after playing for years. One was from a teacher recommended to me, and I cancelled after the first lesson as he didn't have anything to teach me. The other was with
Ted Greene who I've mentioned numerous times here. I was not able to continue with Ted, a legend even in his lifetime as well as now, because I found a job that week. Ted was so gracious that in
one of his final interviews (PDF), he mentioned me. It's probably the greatest tribute of my career.
So, I could have approached this with no guidance, looked at a few things on the Internet, and started producing music on my own. The route I chose was to be exposed to every possible thing from Earl Bostic to BeatBox Sax. From tight embouchure to relaxed. From constant growl to sweet tone. By the way, even in the early days, my mouth and jaws never tired. I can play four hours with no strain or fatigue. How tight could my embouchure be?
I realize this dialog is getting tiresome for some, but there's no law or forum rule that says you must read new posts. On the contrary, there is an "Unwatch" feature and an "Ignore", which I have used on two individuals in the past. I do understand and appreciate that the givers of advice do this out of generosity and I read every post.