Marek studied clarinet at the conservatory in Gdansk. He worked at Buffet's German sister company Schreiber in Nauheim for eight years. After returning to his hometown in Poland, he established his workshop for woodwind instruments in Gdansk. Marek continued his education at Lohff & Pfeiffer and is now the representative for Lohff & Pfeiffer in Poland and works regularly at both Workshops.