Vienna Teng is an American pianist and singer-songwriter known for her genre-bending music and introspective lyrics. After releasing her critically acclaimed debut album, Waking Hour, in 2001, Vienna Teng quickly established herself as a distinctive voice in contemporary music. Her early work, honed through her participation in the Stanford Harmonics a cappella group and recordings made at Stanford University’s Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA), laid the foundation for her genre-bending sound. Following her graduation from Stanford in 2000, Teng transitioned from a software engineer role at Cisco Systems to a full-time music career, signing with Virt Records in 2002.
This dedication was recently recognized with her honor as a 2025 Grist 50 climate leader, further solidifying her impact beyond the stage.