We first opened our doors in mid-town Manhattan right on Broadway and 46th Street. Since then we have moved our operations to the beautiful hills of Vermont. Our focus was then and has continued to be mouthpieces…and only mouthpieces. Our business is built on knowledge, experience and craftsmanship. We have the skills to solve any mouthpiece issue and we treat every player like what they do is the most important thing in the world, not based on what position they may hold, but based on the understanding of what making music means to every one of us. I had no jobs available at the time but, during our conversation I found that he had just played trumpet with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, that he was just out of the Air Force and that he wanted very much to work in the music business in New York. While talking to him, I also got the feeling that he was a very sensitive, intelligent and honest young man, so I decided to hire him as my assistant.

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Giardinelli : A Rich History Deeply rooted in the business of music, Giardinelli instruments, mouthpieces, and accessories reflect the passion, commitment, and expertise of their namesake, Robert Giardinelli. Today, each Giardinelli mouthpiece, clarinet, flute, saxophone, trombone, and trumpet is built with that same strength of expertise and celebrated attention to detail. We are proud to work with such storied and trusted names as the innovative Eastman Company, the famed clarinet designers at Backun Musical Services, and the distinctive flute makers of Wm. We are honored to work with these esteemed brands and are very proud of the instruments that have been born from these collaborations. So we devoted ourselves to producing beautiful, high-quality instruments that are accessible to both professionals and those who are just starting out. Giardinelli instruments, reeds, mouthpieces, and accessories are the stuff legends are made of. Whether you are an aspiring student growing into a higher end piece or a long-time professional musician, Giardinelli instruments and accessories are a staple for musicians around the world, and will be for years to come. Giardinelli is world-renowned for its mouthpieces and reeds. We also offer a full complement of wind and brass accessories.
Giardinelli : A Rich History
It was the fall of I had just completed a 6 year hitch with the Air Force Band, followed by a cross country tour with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. I found myself in New York, alone and without work. I was looking for a job that day. What I found was a career. There was nothing like it anywhere else in the world. In fact, the machines he had were antiquated even for their time. Instead, he relied on craftsmanship, skill and experience. Giardinelli was himself the quintessential artisan.
How some find time for Affairs is beyond me!!. I look back the 13 years with such sadness and loneliness; I was extremely busy and had no time for myself or others. This is right for me and for us.