My name is Jenny Maclay, but my friends call me Jenny Clarinet. I’m a classically trained clarinetist who has performed and travelled to over 40 countries (and I’ve also lived in several along the way!).

Travel has been a huge part of my musical journey, and I created Clarinetist in Paris so you can join me as I perform my way around the world.

From exclusive glimpses into rehearsals and performances to personal anecdotes and reflections, I'm sharing my journey as a travelling musician. In addition to behind-the-scenes content from a musician's perspective, I also share curated travel guides, music history, classical music tourism, and a never-ending sense of wanderlust.

(P.S. I still share all things clarinet on my blog Jenny Clarinet - go here for your dose of clarinet!)

Why subscribe?

Subscribers get a backstage pass to join me as I perform my way around the world!

Perks for paid subscribers:

  • regular Q&A sessions to discuss travel, clarinet, classical music tourism, culture, or any related subjects

  • access to comments

  • access to notes (which is where I’ll share sneak peeks of upcoming trips)

  • As I grow this Substack, I will create travel guides, tips and tricks, and other resources for subscribers. You’ll also get full access to the newsletter and publication archives.

I want to create this community to share my passion for music and travel, so I’m always open to suggestions or ideas to make this more engaging for you!

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Full-time clarinetist, part-time flâneuse sharing my musical adventures worldwide! This is your backstage pass for behind-the-scenes content, musical and travel anecdotes, and curated travel guides as I perform my way around the world! 🎵🌍

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