Joe Marcinkiewicz on Mouthpiece and Trumpet Construction

Joe Marcinkiewicz on mouthpiece and trumpet construction and his start in the business with relationships with Herb Alpert and others. He also explains his first work with Claude Gordon and how the duplicates of the CG Personal Trumpet Mouthpiece and Claude Gordon Trumpets came to be. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:43 Herb Alpert 00:04:36 New Technology 00:05:14 Burt Herrick 00:06:05 Making Trumpets 00:06:50 Claude Gordon 00:10:47 Computer Technology 00:11:37 Video of Mouthpiece Construction 00:17:02 Video of Mouthpiece Backbore 00:22:00 Two Biggest Problems 00:26:00 Questions and Answers 00:34:15 Trumpet Bell Making Video 00:36:48 Closing Remarks #trumpet #trumpetlessons #trumpetlife Music by Rick Braun and Gary Guthman 🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺🎺 This channel focuses on advanced trumpet pedagogy, diagnostic teaching, and integrated practice systems for serious trumpet players and educators. The material is primarily intended for college trumpet majors, professional players, and trumpet teachers, as well as dedicated beginners and comeback players who want a clear, structured approach to long-term development. Rather than promoting a single method or quick fix, the emphasis is on understanding how major trumpet methods function together, why progress stalls, and how to practice with purpose. The approach here assumes a high level of commitment and curiosity about how trumpet playing actually works. For professional consultations, masterclasses (in person or online), and deeper diagnostic work, visit: https://purtle.com