Freelance violist Clio Tilton delights in the diversity and excitement of her career. Seeking to share her gifts through both teaching and performing, she has recently relocated to the Twin Cities, where her upcoming engagements include performances with Lyra Baroque Orchestra. Prior to her move, she was a vibrant fixture of the Bay Area music scene, performing across a wide range of genres—from early music ensembles and symphony orchestras to chamber ensembles and Broadway.

Clio served as a core member of the San Francisco Chamber Orchestra for over a decade. During her time there, she took a lead role in creating and performing SFCO's Sensory Friendly Concerts, specifically designed for neurodivergent and autistic listeners. She was also a core member of Candlelight Concerts San Francisco and San Jose. Over the years, Clio has performed with top Bay Area groups, including the San Francisco Symphony, San Francisco Contemporary Players, Oakland Symphony, Berkeley Symphony, Magik Magik Orchestra, and the American Bach Soloists. A sought-after chamber musician, she has played with the Friction Quartet and Ives Collective, and is a founding member of the Chamber Music Society of San Francisco. Her recording credits include film scores at Skywalker Ranch, as well as projects for Time Warner with the Camerata de Lausanne.

After earning her master's at Juilliard, Clio was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study orchestral and baroque performance in Switzerland. During her two years studying in Lausanne and Geneva, she performed with Swiss ensembles such as l'Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Sinfonietta de Lausanne, and the Camerata de Lausanne.

With over 15 years of private violin and viola teaching experience, Clio brings a wealth of knowledge to her studio. She is Suzuki-trained and deeply passionate about working with neurodivergent students, tailoring her approach to help every student connect with music in a supportive, individualized, and joyful environment.