Description:
Remember a few things: you don’t need to modify every single vowel you sing, just the ones that stick out or feel strained. Your larynx doesn’t need to stay in one spot at all times, in fact it’s best if it floats around a bit and stays flexible. But, if you do hear a tone that’s overly bright, your larynx could be a reason why. There’s a lot of nuance and variability, especially when we consider different genres and styles - but in general, I know this neutral UH vowel will help you achieve a richer and fuller tone. So have fun with it!
Lessons:
- 1: Welcome
- 2: Warmup
- 3: Neutral Larynx
- 4: Adding “UH”
- 5: Maintaining Space
- 6: Conclusion
Instructor: 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.