Yeah don't press. :roll: Sorry couldn't resist. I have the same problem, but I have been given some exercises from the Arban, lip slurs and just long notes -pg 12 ex 7 and 8 etc are good. They are really simple, but sometimes you have to go back to the basics. Do the jumps, trying not to add anymore pressure as you hit the higher notes. They aren't very high, but it will strengthen your lip and you have to learn not to add pressure as you get higher. I am doing them at the moment, it is a pain, but perservere with them. Apparently you aren't supposed to press at all, but I can't see that every happending to me. My teeth have moved because of the amount of pressure I use!!