...Cultivate a thriving Central Texas community of teachers, parents, and students united by the Suzuki philosophy and a shared love of learning. We strive to create meaningful opportunities for teachers to connect and exchange pedagogical ideas; for parents to support and celebrate their children’s musical growth; and for students to meet like-minded peers, develop friendships, and experience the joy of chamber music within a supportive, collaborative environment.
Benefits:
Join a supportive community
Access to our WhatsApp teacher group
Monthly Online Meetings with teacher topic discussions, PLUS seasonal In-person Socials
Access and Discounts to HOTSO Student Events
Listing on HOTSO's Teacher Directory
We are excited to open registration for the Chamber Music Workshop, which will be held on October 17th, 2026! Sessions are offered from 10AM - 5PM, with each session having space for 3-5 students to collaborate with experienced string players in bringing their Suzuki repertoire to life in a triolet ensemble! Each student will have the opportunity to receive personal coaching in creating excellent music together with other musicians!
When: Saturday, October 17th, 2026, with workshop sessions offered from 10AM to 5PM
Where: Oak Branch Concerts (11708 Oak Branch Drive, Austin, Texas, 78737)
Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 1st, 2026
Registration Fee: $35 per student
SAVE THE DATE! We are gratefully anticipating Julia Pautz as a guest presentator at our November membership meeting! Julia is a former Suzuki violin and piano student and currently is a celebrated violinist, teacher, author, and Suzuki parent. She has been performing as a member of the San Diego Symphony since 2010, and her work has been featured in the American Suzuki Journal and on the front page of the San Diego Union Tribune. We are happy to extend this invitation to our members AND GUESTS!
Email HotsoPiano@gmail.com to RSVP and receive the meeting link.
When: Friday November 6th, 2026 | 9:30AM - 10:45AM
Where: Online (The link will be emailed to membership and registered guests one week prior.)
Registration Fee: NONE!
President: CHARLOTTE HOWENSTEIN
Email: charlotte.howenstein@gmail.com
Vice President: VICKIE PAUTZ
Email: dvpautz@icloud.com
Treasurer: ABIGAIL JOHNSON
Email: hotsofinancial@gmail.com
Board Secretary: JOSIAH FIELDS
Email: lessonswithjosiah@gmail.com
Membership Secretary: SARAH WAGSTAFF
Email: hotsopiano@gmail.com