<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Studio GRC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Studio GRC offers voice lessons, piano lessons, and public speaking coaching in Midtown NYC and online. Led by Rebecca Rapoport-Cole — vocal coach, pe]]></description><link>https://www.thestudiogrc.com/feed</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:28:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.thestudiogrc.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[June Vocal Tip Managing the Physical Impact of Nerves ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Performance anxiety triggers a fight-or-flight response, which naturally speeds up your heart rate and shortens your breath.  When your breathing becomes shallow and high, you can get light headed, compromising both your performance mindset and vocal support.  The Tip: Reset Your Breath Before you speak or step on camera, use this simple pacing exercise to calm your nervous system and engage with lower, deeper breaths. Inhale slowly through your nose for a count of 4, letting your belly...]]></description><link>https://www.thestudiogrc.com/post/june-vocal-tip-managing-the-physical-impact-of-nerves</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21720414f1bdc719619d39</guid><category><![CDATA[Vocal Tips]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:41:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_824ab6b7d73a445db1b79d87b18ea6be~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rebecca Rapoport-Cole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Anchor Your Brain When Public Speaking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to June.   Let's talk about public speaking, delivery and mindset — be it a presentation to a room full of people or a direct to camera audition.   Whether you're stepping up to a podium, presenting in a meeting, or delivering copy directly to camera — there's one shift that will change how you show up.   Imagine you're only speaking to one person — and be really specific about who that person is.   When you speak to one specific person instead of a room of 100, everything changes....]]></description><link>https://www.thestudiogrc.com/post/how-to-anchor-your-brain-when-public-speaking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a216f621f44c606b3742d97</guid><category><![CDATA[Voice Notes]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:37:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8fbb2d6156917a53780bb133a0817605.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rebecca Rapoport-Cole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's hard, but stop clearing your throat ]]></title><description><![CDATA[It feels like a quick fix — but it's one of the most damaging things you can do to your voice.  When you clear your throat, your vocal folds slam together forcefully. That repeated impact causes irritation and swelling — and here's the frustrating part: the irritation triggers more mucus production, which creates the urge to clear again. It's a cycle that feeds itself.  So what do you do instead?  - Swallow. It moves the mucus without the impact. - Sip water. Hydration thins mucus and reduces...]]></description><link>https://www.thestudiogrc.com/post/may-vocal-tipit-s-hard-but-stop-clearing-your-throat</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21755a513f7725cf1ebfd6</guid><category><![CDATA[Vocal Tips]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:56:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_95f2328591b8481cbbc11f1220c26b77~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rebecca Rapoport-Cole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Your Voice Gets Tired (And How to Make It Last)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to May.  Whether you're performing a full set, presenting to a room, or singing back-to-back shows, vocal stamina isn't just about having a "strong" voice. It's about understanding what your voice needs and how to use it efficiently — so you can sing or say all you need to for as long as needed. Breath support works to protect you from vocal fatigue. Breath support is a coordinated system — your diaphragm, the muscles between your ribs, and your abdominal muscles all working together...]]></description><link>https://www.thestudiogrc.com/post/why-your-voice-gets-tired-and-how-to-make-it-last</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2174bae3c740ba36366590</guid><category><![CDATA[Voice Notes]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 12:53:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_5e75ceca6af34b20af636a614db8ed1c~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rebecca Rapoport-Cole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warm Up Your Voice (Even for Conversations)]]></title><description><![CDATA[April Vocal TipWarm Up Your Voice (Even for Conversations)]]></description><link>https://www.thestudiogrc.com/post/april-vocal-tipwarm-up-your-voice-even-for-conversations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a218a50367ed35011d5688a</guid><category><![CDATA[Vocal Tips]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:25:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/565cf6_217f50c7e9c341ceb07f2833df8fbb0b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_820,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rebecca Rapoport-Cole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why your voice sounds different on recording (and what to do about it)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why your voice sounds different on recording (and what to do about it)]]></description><link>https://www.thestudiogrc.com/post/why-your-voice-sounds-different-on-recording-and-what-to-do-about-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a21894daaa8d363bc431a3c</guid><category><![CDATA[Voice Notes]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:22:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_8ad3dbef9d02497aa96b1542afe08e77~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rebecca Rapoport-Cole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vocal Tip: If possible, talk less (or stop talking) when you are sick ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your voice is hoarse or strained from illness, rest it.   Contrary to popular belief, whispering doesn't help—it actually strains your vocal folds more.   Text or write notes instead.    I know it’s frustrating and feels next to impossible, but pushing through vocal fatigue can turn a 3-day recovery into a 3-week problem.   And you have music to make! So take it easy and then get back to it.]]></description><link>https://www.thestudiogrc.com/post/vocal-tip-if-possible-talk-less-or-stop-talking-when-you-are-sick</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a218e43e3c740ba3636a59c</guid><category><![CDATA[Vocal Tips]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:41:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_5e38cb9761c848e5a1bb40a350224784~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rebecca Rapoport-Cole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 Signs You're Ready to Perform (Even When Your Anxiety Tells You You're Not)]]></title><description><![CDATA[3 Signs You're Ready to Perform (Even When Your Anxiety Tells You You're Not)]]></description><link>https://www.thestudiogrc.com/post/performanceanxietytips</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a218bd3aaa8d363bc431fed</guid><category><![CDATA[Voice Notes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:31:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/9f76e62730664c129f25be4273d15454.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rebecca Rapoport-Cole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vocal Tip ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Use a Straw Grab a regular drinking straw and try this: hum or sing through it for a few minutes.   This is called straw phonation, and it's one of the most effective warm-up exercises for your voice.   The straw creates something called a "semi-occluded vocal tract"—which basically means it gently resists airflow in a way that reduces strain on your vocal folds.   What you'll notice: Your voice feels easier, more resonant, and less effortful after just a few minutes.   This works for singers...]]></description><link>https://www.thestudiogrc.com/post/february-vocal-tip</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a218f80367ed35011d573fc</guid><category><![CDATA[Vocal Tips]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:46:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_f05df30acd734d11b511c0d8ff207584~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rebecca Rapoport-Cole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do You Really Need a Vocal Coach?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do You Really Need a Vocal Coach?]]></description><link>https://www.thestudiogrc.com/post/do-you-really-need-a-vocal-coach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a218ee714f1bdc71961e4ee</guid><category><![CDATA[Voice Notes]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:44:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_bfbd6a741d9a42bdba30bc3b5955fd70~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rebecca Rapoport-Cole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vocal Tip:Sing Lying Down (Seriously) ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sing Lying Down (Seriously)  Give it a try. Lie flat on your back on the floor and sing a phrase or two.   When you're lying down, you can't rely on tension or "pushing" from your shoulders and neck—your breath has to do the work.   It's a quick way to feel what efficient support actually feels like when it's working.   Bonus: it also helps you build awareness so that you can notice if you're holding unnecessary tension when you stand back up.]]></description><link>https://www.thestudiogrc.com/post/january-vocal-tip-sing-lying-down-seriously</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a2190ff513f7725cf1f0332</guid><category><![CDATA[Vocal Tips]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:53:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_fbff60352de747589992753b5bb6a8b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rebecca Rapoport-Cole</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Community Matters For Artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why Community matters for artists]]></description><link>https://www.thestudiogrc.com/post/why-community-matters-for-artists</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a219074aaa8d363bc432a67</guid><category><![CDATA[Voice Notes]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 15:50:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_3fc7bbb26af84489b27f30dbc15d8740~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Rebecca Rapoport-Cole</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>