was born and raised in Dallas, TX, violinist Ariel Clayton is currently pursuing a bachelor of music degree from the Cleveland Institute of Music, where her primary teachers are David and Linda Cerone. She began studies at the age of 11 and has been blessed through the years with gifted and devoted teachers who have inspired and challenged her.

Ariel enjoys private teaching and the excitement of working with children and students of all ages, and hopes to find her niche in the music world as both a respected teacher and performer. Other interests include cooking and painting, and practicing!