Online Singing Lessons With Abram Poliakoff
Abram Poliakoff is a singer, guitarist, pianist, teacher, conductor, and composer. He received a Bachelors of Music in Vocal Arts from USC’s Thornton School of Music and has been teaching music for 8 years. He is currently both the Associate Artistic Director and a tenor in the L.A. Choral Lab, which recently released its first studio album Sonic Visions in the fall of 2019. Abram teaches and performs a wide range of genres including Classical, Jazz, Folk and Popular music in the Los Angeles area. He has also sung with the San Francisco Opera and Pocket Opera in the Bay Area. His teaching mission is to help his students utilize vocal technique to find their authentic and healthy voice while maximizing genre flexibility and a naturalness of expression.
TUTORIALS
What are SOVT exercises?
By Abram PoliakoffLearn what all the fuss is about SOVT Exercises! We'll cover several exercises that can help stabilize your voice, release tension, and strengthen your overall sound!
What is Vibrato?
By Abram PoliakoffWe'll learn the principles and procedures for finding and developing your vibrato as well as how this technique can be implemented for a number of different vocal styles.
Understanding Vocal Ranges
By Abram PoliakoffI'll cover the different variables that can help you understand what voice type you have as well as how to check your own voice to find out. I'll also provide some specific exercises that are generally good for the typical strengths and weaknesses for each type of vocalist.
Releasing Tongue and Jaw Tension
By Abram PoliakoffUpper body tension can be a major roadblock for vocalists of all skill levels. Learn how we accumulate tension in these areas and a practice specifically geared towards restoring ease and flexibility for more efficient singing that actually feels good!
Pop Vocals!
By Abram PoliakoffUnderstand how pop stylization has changed and continues to change with the times! We'll learn exercises designed to help you keep your style choices current and authentic.
Singing Minor and Major Scales
By Abram PoliakoffWe'll review the two most common scales and how to tell the difference between them. I'll also demonstrate how mastery over both scales helps you mix up your vocal practice routine.
How to Harmonize
By Abram PoliakoffLearn some practical tricks to find vocal harmonies, exercises to train your ear and vocal precision, as well as some tips for better blending and balance with other singers!
Singing and Playing Guitar
By Abram PoliakoffDiscover the steps required for playing guitar and singing at the same time. I'll teach you a system to help you effortlessly multitask and point out some bad habits to avoid along the way.