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
Harmony Tips
By Abram PoliakoffLearn how to create and sing basic harmony with a melody line as well as tricks of the trade on successfully singing in a choir or an a cappella group.
Daily Intonation Practice For Low Voices: Pitch Matching Focus
By Abram PoliakoffWhat is intonation? It’s a fancy word for singing in tune and with accuracy. You can think of this tutorial as a way to work on musical target practice with your voice.
Vocal Agility Flow - Beginner Singing Lesson
By Abram PoliakoffI've created a new routine for vocal agility! Today we'll learn this flow to gradually increase the speed and dexterity of your voice, eventually mastering those tricky vocal ornamentations and runs.
All About Perfect Pitch
By Abram PoliakoffLearn how a simple musical system alongside proper vocal technique can help you learn and sing your favorite songs with completely perfect pitch.
Sustaining Long Notes For Lower Voices
By Abram PoliakoffSustaining a note is objectively more difficult than just hitting that same note. Join Abram in this three part lesson on sustaining long notes.
Falsetto Tips
By Abram PoliakoffTroubleshoot your falsetto register with several strategies to extend your range, smooth out vocal tone, and maximize vocal control and efficiency.
Daily Chest Voice Workout For Beginning Tenors And High Baritone
By Abram PoliakoffChest voice is used for the pitches at the lower end of your range - although for male or lower voiced singers, chest register usually takes up more of your range over all. Join Abram for a daily workout to help create, and strengthen your chest voice!
Karaoke Tips
By Abram PoliakoffLearn tips and successful practice routines for singing along to your favorite karaoke tracks.
Singing With Richer Tone For Low Voices
By Abram PoliakoffSinging with a thin, small sound is common in beginning singers. Work with Abram in this lesson series and learn how to make a fuller and richer tone.
VIbrato Hacks
By Abram PoliakoffPractice effective and fast-acting vocal hacks on how to find, develop, and control your vibrato.