Description:
In this first lesson, Abram introduces you to the world of power belting, explaining why it’s such an intense and exciting vocal technique found in musical theater, rock, pop, country, and jazz. You’ll learn why healthy belting requires a solid foundation and why beginners should start with simpler classes before tackling this one. Abram also outlines what’s coming in later parts—placement, sustain, song application, and advanced tricks.
To kick things off, you’ll get a short daily warm-up routine designed to prepare your voice for the demands of belting. Exercises include:
- Chest Voice Warmup: Nah Noh 131315431
- Descending Head Voice: ThooWah 5–1
- Chest to Head Voice: Nah Nee 131315431
These warm-ups will help balance your voice and get it ready for the heavier work ahead.
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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.