How about Caruso and BE?

I have been doing a Caruso/ BE experiment for about half a year. My first experiences are positive. Important is that you understand both systems you work with (as much as is possible without having practiced this). That you are sure how to perform the exercises and understand the underlying mechanics and ideas. Caruso and BE seem to enhance each other. Again I had the feeling that BE is a safe way to Caruso, should you want this. BE made me method-proof. I don't ruin my embouchure again, because I understand how it works and how I got were I am today.

Both Caruso and BE say that the lips and not the abdominal support are responsible for the compression needed. Caruso and BE share the unconscious and indirect factor. Just do the exercises, be it BE or Caruso, and play with whatever feels good at a rehearsal or gig.The exercises themselves are totally different. Caruso is Long Setting,steady breath (the mpc stays in contact with the lips, nose breath) and timing/foot tapping. BE uses RI, RO, TOL (and more).

After half a year of Caruso the conclusion is that it's best to choose. I think both systems are great for embouchure development, but it's up to you to choose what works for you. My personal choice is certainly BE. It's not as stern and streneous as Caruso IMHO, and it takes less time per day.