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
Vocal Dynamics
By Abram PoliakoffI'll discuss how singing with intentional dynamics contributes to a more expressive and meaningful performance. We'll also cover exercises and proper vocal technique to make this possible.
Favorite Agility Exercises
By Abram PoliakoffJoin for a ton of fun agility exercises, and request a riff breakdown live!
Mixed Voice Magic - LIVE
By Abram PoliakoffUnlock your vocal potential by developing your mixed-voice range! We'll learn how solid mixed-voice technique can help us sing high notes more efficiently, modify our tone quality, and fine tune our vocal dynamics.
Tips for Lower Register Voices - LIVE
By Abram PoliakoffDiscover tricks and tips on how to reach the lowest notes in your range! We'll also troubleshoot some of the difficulties that lower-voiced singers tend to come across in their vocal development.
Find Your Signature Singing Style - LIVE
By Abram PoliakoffExplore how to adapt your voice and vocal melodies to sing pop, rock, jazz, and classical music with appropriate style. After we've covered the elements of style, I'll explain how to use these tools to find and develop your own signature style!
Vocal Agility Daily Warmup for Low Voice
By Abram PoliakoffJoin Abram for you daily warmup on vocal agility for low voices. In this lesson you will boost your vocal flexibility with fun and effective exercises. Dive into staccato drills, breath support techniques, and daily riffing to keep your voice strong and agile!
Music Theory for Singers
By Abram PoliakoffLearn the fundamentals of music theory as well as how to quickly apply them to your vocal practice for better pitch matching, harmonization, and songwork!
Singing with Vibrato - LIVE
By Abram PoliakoffExplore different tactics to find and develop your vibrato as well as some important tips and best practices on how to apply your vibrato to different vocal styles.
Better Breath Control - LIVE
By Abram PoliakoffTrain your breath control and support to sing longer phrases without running out of breath! Also learn how to identify and correct any bad breathing habits you may pick up along the way.
Releasing Vocal Tension - LIVE
By Abram PoliakoffDiscover powerful strategies and exercises to identify and release common sources of unwanted vocal tension.