Téa Noelle is a California-based singer-songwriter, performer, music producer, and composer. With warm, sultry vocals, rhythmic acoustic guitar, and a smooth, refined style, she describes her music as “indie RnB with a jazzy pop flow.” Her captivating sound draws audiences to live performances, recordings, and multimedia projects alike.
Based in the Central Valley, Téa provides entertainment for restaurants, breweries, tasting rooms, and private events, while writing, recording, and producing her own music. She has released four EPs — Bad Seed (2017), Shallow (2018), Episodes (2020), and Antiviral (2023) - all available on major streaming platforms under her label, Chamomile Sounds. Her work has also extended into collaborations and production for other artists, including Troy Franey, Anna Rogers, False Widow, Seven Year Sleep, and DeuceOhNine.
Téa began her musical journey at age twelve, learning guitar and sharing her music through YouTube. By sixteen, she was performing professionally at local open mics and private events in Modesto, CA, and quickly became a sought-after live performer. Since 2012, she has maintained a busy schedule with over 150 performances per year, including residencies at Blaker Brewing (Ceres), Gallettos Ristorante (Modesto), Surla’s (Modesto), and Cast Iron Trading Co. (Stockton). Her festival appearances include Modesto Porchfest, Summerfest, Stockton Flavor Fest, Respect on the River, San Jose Jazz Presents Colour Me Gold, and many more.
Beyond live performance, Téa has contributed her music to theater and film. Her debut EP Bad Seed inspired a full-length theatrical production, “BAD SEED: An Album Come Alive,” performed live to sold-out audiences at the Center Stage Conservatory. She has also scored and performed in films such as The Stage (2025), Chump (2019), and Alone (2018), and has acted in productions including Winter Wonderettes (2023).
Her artistry has been recognized with multiple MAMA Awards for Singer-Songwriter of the Year (2017, 2019, 2022). In addition to performing and composing, she provides audio engineering for live music, podcasts, and theater, blending technical expertise with creative expression.
Téa’s career reflects a consistent dedication to music as both a craft and a profession, showcasing versatility across performance, recording, composition, and production while continually engaging audiences across California and beyond.