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

Releasing Tongue and Jaw Tension

By Abram Poliakoff

Upper 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!

Understanding Vocal Ranges

By Abram Poliakoff

I'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.

What is Vibrato?

By Abram Poliakoff

We'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.

What are SOVT exercises?

By Abram Poliakoff

Learn 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!

R&B Style Vocal Exercises

By Abram Poliakoff

We'll identify and explore some of the popular stylistic elements used in R&B and Jazz with exercises that integrate them into your singing.

New Year, New Singing Practice

By Abram Poliakoff

Keep your singing fresh and your skills well rounded by adapting your practice to keep your inspiration flowing.

Christmas Carols!

By Abram Poliakoff

Learn some of my favorite Christmas carols as we prepare for the holiday season!

How Melody Fits With Chord Progessions

By Abram Poliakoff

Learn easy systems to understand how a melody fits with the chords that accompany it and how this translates to reading lead sheets for your favorite songs.

Pentatonic Vocal Riffs

By Abram Poliakoff

For this lesson we'll cover pentatonic exercises for better riffs and runs as well as how to apply them to contemporary melodies and improvisation.

Singing Performance Prep

By Abram Poliakoff

Learn productive ways to prepare for an upcoming performance. We’ll cover strategies for vocal technique, memorization, nerves, and day of preparation for a meaningful and uplifting performance experience.

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