I`ve been playing oboe for 6 mths. Yet, I think I still don`t have the muscle for controlling the reeds. My lips and the surrounding muscles would get so soar that, after breathing in and out for a few times, I must stop for a few seconds before I can continue... the lips would get very tight on the reeds... just wanna know how you oboe experts out there practice to develop the lip control...

Jimmy

Longtones, and just practicing for long periods and working with tuners and all. That`s all you can do to build endurance. Hope this helps!

CHRIS

yeah, doing longtones with and without tuner is a good way!additionally ask a teacher!
don`t get frusted over it, maybe it takes you another 6 months to get a good embochure!