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
Finding Resonance
By Abram PoliakoffDiscover the secret power of resonant singing. We’ll learn how to use resonance to project our voice, shape our tone, and ultimately grow our voice. LIVE on 3/31/25
Vocal Health 101
By Abram PoliakoffFor this class I’ll explain the basics of vocal health. We’ll cover the warning signs of tension and fatigue as well as how we should change our practice and performance to keep our voice healthy and avoid injury. LIVE on 4/7/25
Classical Vocals
By Abram PoliakoffUnderstand the key stylistic elements for successful classical vocals and the exercises and process to get there! LIVE on 4/14/25
Power Belting
By Abram PoliakoffI’ll explain how to combine different essential vocal skills to gain access to your power belt. We’ll also cover the process required to get there safely without injuring your voice! LIVE on 5/19/25
Register Blending
By Abram PoliakoffLearn an essential practice for smoothing out your tone and vocal dynamics. This one is all about strategy and gradually stretching to help you blend your registers and avoid vocal cracks or strain. LIVE on 5/12/25
Vibrato Vibes
By Abram PoliakoffWe’ll cover the complexities of vibrato and what it can tell you about your voice including physical as well as mental and perceptual aspects. LIVE on 5/5/25
Pentatonic Scales for Beginners
By Abram PoliakoffI’ll share an exercise flow that will help you learn and eventually master the pentatonic scale. LIVE on 4/28/25
Theory 101
By Abram PoliakoffInstead of just memorizing music, learn the tools to analyze and understand like a language. I’ll break down the basics from the very beginning to provide a solid foundation for any musical projects you may encounter. LIVE on 4/21/25