Marcinkiewicz Co. Inc. ~ Mouthpiece Fitting's

Mouthpiece Fitting Program
(only available at the shop)

For more information or to arrange a fitting contact Zack Marcinkiewicz at Marcinkiewicz Co. Inc. at (503) 263-2456, info@marcinkiewicz.com

Suppose that when you buy a suit of clothes it comes with a free pair of shoes. Not YOUR size…just a standard size that comes with the suit. They could be too long, too narrow... You’d go out and buy some shoes that actually fit YOUR feet, wouldn’t you!

Cornu Usually when a student buys a brass instrument the most common size mouthpiece is included. And it may not fit the student. It might be too deep, too wide. If by chance it did fit you're lucky, and it probably doesn’t fit anymore because the student has been growing and getting stronger.

But where does a student go to find a mouthpiece that fits? The student’s band director may be a wonderful pianist, or an expert woodwind teacher, but may not know enough about mouthpieces to offer advice to the student for selecting a proper-fitting mouthpiece for brass instruments.

Music stores may or may not be much help. They may carry a dozen of the most common sizes, but hey rarely offer a full selection of sizes to choose from.

Kelso HS WHY SHOULD A MOUTHPIECE BE FITTED?
We all have different size lips, different shaped jaws and teeth, and different levels of muscle development. We also play different kinds of music. A properly fitted mouthpiece can make playing your horn more efficient and more comfortable, with better intonation.

Lakeridge HS fitting session SOLUTION:
Have a professional mouthpiece fitter bring a full range of sample mouthpieces to your school and individually work with each student to find the best possible mouthpiece.

MARCINKIEWICZ Co. Inc. is proud to offer a free mouthpiece fitting service!

WHAT IS A MOUTHPIECE FITTING? Andy Fuller with Kelso HS student
The Marcinkiewicz Co. Inc.’s ability to give students a choice in all stages of their development is important; this is why we personally connect with the player and in a timely manner and discuss their individual needs. Our knowledgeable staff assists the student in selecting a mouthpiece that is not only comfortable, efficient, easier to play, and superior in quality, but also helps the player play in-tune. We provide this service at no charge to the school, and students are under no obligation to buy at any time.

If a student or the school should choose to purchase a Marcinkiewicz Co. Inc. mouthpiece at this time special arrangements will be made. Feel free to contact the office for more information.