OUR STORY
Owners & Advisors of the Best Trumpet Manufacturers
The Minds Behind a Once-in-a-Generation Instrument
The best trumpet manufacturers you’ve heard of before now haven’t produced the best trumpet yet. But we have. At Macaluso Musical Instruments, innovation isn’t a buzzword. It’s the lived experience of a team that has spent decades studying what makes a trumpet truly great — and what has held players back for nearly a century. Our owners and advisors bring together engineering precision, deep musical expertise, and a relentless commitment to giving professional players a competitive edge. Learn about the Macaluso B-Flat Trumpet.
Owners
Charles Macaluso — Founder, Lead Inventor, and Vision Architect
Charles Macaluso has spent more than 50 years studying the physics, acoustics, and limitations of modern trumpet design. His research uncovered the structural flaws built into every trumpet manufactured to date — flaws players have been forced to compensate for (until now) with embouchure adjustments, added tension, and inconsistent tone production. With his engineering expertise and musical knowledge, he developed a solution. The result of his work is a breakthrough design that removes those limitations completely. Charles leads all innovation and engineering efforts at MMI, shaping the instruments that will redefine what professional trumpeters expect from a horn. Learn more about Charles.
Marc Macaluso — Co-Founder, Operations & Growth Strategy
Marc Macaluso brings the discipline, planning, and operational oversight required to transform disruptive ideas into a scalable reality. He guides company operations, investor relations, production planning, and long-term commercialization strategy. Marc ensures that each phase, from prototyping to manufacturing to market release, aligns with MMI’s mission to become the new performance standard in professional brass instruments. Connect with Marc.
Advisors
Chuck McAlexander — Master Brass Technician & Industry Authority
Few individuals understand trumpet mechanics as deeply as Chuck McAlexander. With a decades-long reputation as one of the most respected brass technicians in the country, Chuck has worked with top-tier professional musicians and major organizations. His technical guidance during the prototyping and refinement stages ensures that every MMI instrument is built to withstand the demands of elite performance.
Tony Kadleck — World-Renowned Trumpeter & Early Performance Advisor
Tony Kadleck, a leading figure in the New York professional music community, was one of the first artists to test the Macaluso prototype. His immediate recognition of its breakthrough performance and his ability to validate its superiority compared to legacy horns have shaped the professional-level expectations for the MMI lineup. Tony’s continued insight helps ensure the instrument meets the needs of the world’s most demanding players. Learn about Tony.
Additional Technical and Manufacturing Advisors
MMI collaborates with a select group of engineers, acoustic specialists, production partners, and industry professionals who contribute expertise across fabrication, patent strategy, supply chain development, and performance testing. Their involvement strengthens every decision we make, from materials to ergonomics to long-term scalability.
A Team Built for Breakthroughs
Our ownership and advisory team is united around a single goal: to build the most advanced, consistent, and musically responsive trumpet the world has ever seen for the players who’ve been waiting for something better.
With decades of experience, unmatched technical insight, and a patent-protected design strategy, this team isn’t just improving on tradition. They’re replacing it with something radically better.