Known for her distinct voice and reggae-inspired guitar technique, Austin native Suzanna Choffel's music has been described as "a unique sound equal parts Beat poetry, smoky soul grooves and indie-pop eccentricity." (Jim Derogatis). Having made appearances at ACL Music Fest, SXSW, Voodoo Fest, as well as on screen in movies like "Catfish" and NBC's The Voice (earning singular praise from Rolling Stone as "the only artist you'd want to listen to a complete album from"), Choffel feels equally at home singing in a dimly lit club as she does front and center in front of (literally) millions.  Over the course of her two decade career Choffel has shared the stage with a diverse array of artists like Buena Vista Social Club, Suzanne Vega, Crystal Gayle, Solange, Carrie Rodriguez, Davíd Garza and many others. As a songwriter she has won multiple awards in both the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the International Songwriting Contest and her albums have appeared on top 10 lists across Texas.  Choffel was born and raised in Austin and cut her teeth as a teenager singing in beloved hometown haunts like Saxon Pub and Broken Spoke. She moved away to Santa Fe to study music at a small “hippie college” as she likes to call it (College of Santa Fe, now gone), improving her guitar & songwriting chops, moved back to Austin & recorded her first album Shudders & Rings and hit the clubs hard, developing a following at places like Momo’s, Strange Brew, (both have closed) and Cactus Cafe. She started to appear on many “one to watch” lists in Austin & in 2009 won Best Indie Band at Austin Music Awards. Since that time life has had huge changes for her; she did a short stint on reality tv (NBC’s The Voice), moved to New York, toured in France, gave birth to two daughters, recorded & released two more albums, toured internationally and became a radio personality/DJ on Austin’s Sun Radio (100.1FM). Her unique “radio” voice landed her a gig as the voice of Whataburger in 2023. Choffel released her fourth studio album Bird by Bird on Sept 27th, 2024. Choffel teamed up with Grammy-winning producer Davíd Garza for Bird by Bird, which was recorded in both Los Angeles and the Sonic Ranch studio complex outside of El Paso. The album does keep its Austin bona fides: Adrian Quesada, of the Black Pumas and Grupo Fantasma, and fiddle phenoms Carrie Rodriguez and Warren Hood play on the album. She continues to hold down a Friday night happy hour residency at Austin’s legendary C-boys Heart & Soul and you can hear her DJing on Sun Radio weekends 10am-3pm.

Suzanna Choffel

Known for her distinct voice and reggae-inspired guitar technique, Austin native Suzanna Choffel's music has been described as "a unique sound equal parts Beat poetry, smoky soul grooves and indie-pop eccentricity." (Jim Derogatis). Having made appearances at ACL Music Fest, SXSW, Voodoo Fest, as well as on screen in movies like "Catfish" and NBC's The Voice (earning singular praise from Rolling Stone as "the only artist you'd want to listen to a complete album from"), Choffel feels equally at home singing in a dimly lit club as she does front and center in front of (literally) millions.  Over the course of her two decade career Choffel has shared the stage with a diverse array of artists like Buena Vista Social Club, Suzanne Vega, Crystal Gayle, Solange, Carrie Rodriguez, Davíd Garza and many others. As a songwriter she has won multiple awards in both the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the International Songwriting Contest and her albums have appeared on top 10 lists across Texas.  Choffel was born and raised in Austin and cut her teeth as a teenager singing in beloved hometown haunts like Saxon Pub and Broken Spoke. She moved away to Santa Fe to study music at a small “hippie college” as she likes to call it (College of Santa Fe, now gone), improving her guitar & songwriting chops, moved back to Austin & recorded her first album Shudders & Rings and hit the clubs hard, developing a following at places like Momo’s, Strange Brew, (both have closed) and Cactus Cafe. She started to appear on many “one to watch” lists in Austin & in 2009 won Best Indie Band at Austin Music Awards. Since that time life has had huge changes for her; she did a short stint on reality tv (NBC’s The Voice), moved to New York, toured in France, gave birth to two daughters, recorded & released two more albums, toured internationally and became a radio personality/DJ on Austin’s Sun Radio (100.1FM). Her unique “radio” voice landed her a gig as the voice of Whataburger in 2023. Choffel released her fourth studio album Bird by Bird on Sept 27th, 2024. Choffel teamed up with Grammy-winning producer Davíd Garza for Bird by Bird, which was recorded in both Los Angeles and the Sonic Ranch studio complex outside of El Paso. The album does keep its Austin bona fides: Adrian Quesada, of the Black Pumas and Grupo Fantasma, and fiddle phenoms Carrie Rodriguez and Warren Hood play on the album. She continues to hold down a Friday night happy hour residency at Austin’s legendary C-boys Heart & Soul and you can hear her DJing on Sun Radio weekends 10am-3pm.

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Known for her distinct voice and reggae-inspired guitar technique, Austin native Suzanna Choffel’s music has been described as “a unique sound equal parts Beat poetry, smoky soul grooves and indie-pop eccentricity.” (Jim Derogatis). Having made appearances at ACL Music Fest, SXSW, Voodoo Fest, as well as on screen in movies like “Catfish” and NBC’s The Voice (earning singular praise from Rolling Stone as “the only artist you’d want to listen to a complete album from”), Choffel feels equally at home singing in a dimly lit club as she does front and center in front of (literally) millions.

Over the course of her two decade career Choffel has shared the stage with a diverse array of artists like Buena Vista Social Club, Suzanne Vega, Crystal Gayle, Solange, Carrie Rodriguez, Davíd Garza and many others. As a songwriter she has won multiple awards in both the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the International Songwriting Contest and her albums have appeared on top 10 lists across Texas.

Choffel was born and raised in Austin and cut her teeth as a teenager singing in beloved hometown haunts like Saxon Pub and Broken Spoke. She moved away to Santa Fe to study music at a small “hippie college” as she likes to call it (College of Santa Fe, now gone), improving her guitar & songwriting chops, moved back to Austin & recorded her first album Shudders & Rings and hit the clubs hard, developing a following at places like Momo’s, Strange Brew, (both have closed) and Cactus Cafe. She started to appear on many “one to watch” lists in Austin & in 2009 won Best Indie Band at Austin Music Awards.

Since that time life has had huge changes for her; she did a short stint on reality tv (NBC’s The Voice), moved to New York, toured in France, gave birth to two daughters, recorded & released two more albums, toured internationally and became a radio personality/DJ on Austin’s Sun Radio (100.1FM). Her unique “radio” voice landed her a gig as the voice of Whataburger in 2023.

Choffel released her fourth studio album Bird by Bird on Sept 27th, 2024. Choffel teamed up with Grammy-winning producer Davíd Garza for Bird by Bird, which was recorded in both Los Angeles and the Sonic Ranch studio complex outside of El Paso. The album does keep its Austin bona fides: Adrian Quesada, of the Black Pumas and Grupo Fantasma, and fiddle phenoms Carrie Rodriguez and Warren Hood play on the album. She continues to hold down a Friday night happy hour residency at Austin’s legendary C-boys Heart & Soul and you can hear her DJing on Sun Radio weekends 10am-3pm.

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Work Experience

Musician/Singer-Songwriter at Suzanna Choffel, LLC
January 1, 2004 - Present
Pursued a music career for two decades, performing in venues and festivals across Texas and the United States. Released four independent albums with radio play and distribution, received several awards, appeared on NBC's The Voice (2012), and had music placed in films and TV.
Music Instructor/Leader at Kids at Work, Rug Bug Music, Music for Aardvarks NYC
October 1, 2011 - April 1, 2014
Taught mommy & me style baby & toddler classes with guitar, vocals & hand percussion. Used fun, seasonal songs to lead parents & children in song & movement for 40-minute classes.
Vocal Instructor at Austin Live Music Academy at Univ of Texas-Austin, TX
August 1, 2011 - October 1, 2011
Taught private vocal lessons to college students in the ALMA program.
Guitar & Voice Instructor/Rock Camp Leader at Austin School of Music
August 1, 2003 - October 1, 2011
Taught beginner to intermediate private and group guitar lessons and all levels of vocal instruction to students aged 4 to 60. Led summer Rock Camp program, forming teen bands and teaching songs across multiple instruments. Also taught Lil’ Rockers (ages 4-7) focusing on instruments, songwriting, and performance. Also served as receptionist and camp administrator for three years, handling inquiries, scheduling, payments, communications, and office maintenance.
Guitar & Voice Instructor at Musicians Woodshed
August 1, 2015 - February 1, 2018
Taught beginner to intermediate private and group guitar lessons and all levels of vocal instruction to students aged 4 to 60.
Guitar & Voice Instructor at Grounded in Music/Boys & Girls Club of Austin
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Taught voice & guitar to low-income children after school in Austin.
On Air DJ/Radio Personality at Sun Radio 100.1 FM
January 1, 2017 - Present
Part-time on-air radio personality since 2017, hosting multiple shows, interviewing artists, and developing specialty programs such as Bajo el Sol.
Voiceover Work at Miscellaneous Corporations
January 1, 2009 - Present
Voiceover work for various clients including Guitar Center, Whataburger, UFCU, Factory Mattress, and others.
Podcast Host at Another Mother
January 1, 2026 - Present
Creator, producer, and host of Another Mother, a podcast about music and motherhood.

Education

BA in Music Technology at College of Santa Fe
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
General Studies at Texas State University
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000

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