Behind every great recording is a great engineer. At Vivid Core Music, St. Louis's only non-profit recording studio, artists work with two of the most credentialed audio professionals in the region: GRAMMY-considered engineer and founder Tarcea Renee, and 2x Platinum producer and co-engineer Til December. Here's what makes their partnership — and your potential session with them — exceptional.
Tarcea Renee: Founder, CEO, and Lead Audio Engineer
Tarcea Renee (Tarcea Willis) is a St. Louis native, established audio engineer, and GRAMMY-considered artist with over a decade of professional music industry experience. As the founder and CEO of Vivid Core Music, she built the studio from the ground up with a mission to make professional-quality recording accessible to artists who might otherwise be priced out of the studio experience.
What Tarcea Brings to Every Session
- Over a decade of audio engineering experience across multiple genres
- GRAMMY consideration — a distinction earned through excellence in music production
- Deep roots in the St. Louis music community and a genuine investment in artist development
- End-to-end production expertise: recording, mixing, post-production, and mastering
- A talent for creating a comfortable, encouraging environment that draws out artists' best performances
Tarcea's approach to engineering is artist-first. Her goal in every session is not just to capture a clean recording, but to capture a performance — the energy, the emotion, and the intention behind the music.
Til December: Co-Engineer and 2x Platinum Producer
Til December is a multi-genre producer and audio engineer with 2x Platinum production credits and a career that spans both Los Angeles and St. Louis. His work with artists including Joe Moses, Nohemy, and Elektor demonstrates a versatility and commercial instinct that directly benefits every artist who records at Vivid Core Music.
What Til Brings to Every Session
- 2x Platinum production credits — a rare achievement that reflects a proven ability to create music that connects with large audiences
- Extensive cross-genre experience from hip hop and R&B to pop and beyond
- Los Angeles-level production sensibility applied to St. Louis sessions
- Deep knowledge of the recording, mixing, and mastering workflow
- A collaborative, detail-oriented approach that elevates every project he touches
Why Having Two Platinum-Level Engineers Matters
Most recording studios at Vivid Core's price point have one engineer — often less experienced. Having two credentialed professionals available means more perspective, more skill, and more creative resources applied to your music. Whether you need Tarcea's vocal production expertise or Til's production-level knowledge of arrangement and sonics, you have access to both.
Book a Session With the Vivid Core Music Team
Ready to work with St. Louis's most credentialed engineering duo? Visit vividcoremusic.com to book your session, or call (314) 916-4450. The studio is located at 4433 Woodson Road Suite 240, St. Louis, MO 63134 and is open by appointment from 8AM to 1AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the engineers at Vivid Core Music?
Vivid Core Music's engineering team consists of Tarcea Renee — a GRAMMY-considered artist and audio engineer with over a decade of experience — and Til December, a 2x Platinum producer with credits alongside nationally recognized artists.
What does GRAMMY-considered mean?
GRAMMY consideration means that Tarcea Renee's work was submitted and reviewed for GRAMMY Award nomination — a recognition of professional excellence that very few engineers achieve in their careers.
What artists has Til December worked with?
Til December has production credits alongside artists including Joe Moses, Nohemy, and Elektor, among others. His 2x Platinum credentials reflect a career of working on music that has resonated with millions of listeners.
Can I request a specific engineer for my session at Vivid Core Music?
Yes. When booking your session, you can discuss your project with the studio team and request the engineer whose expertise best matches your needs. Contact Vivid Core Music at vividcoremusic.com or (314) 916-4450 to discuss your session.
