Practice Removing Tension
by Abram Poliakoff
Description:
This tutorial is designed to help singers reduce tension in their voice to improve performance. It covers three main types of vocal tension: lifting and straining, which causes vocal fatigue; holding, which disrupts breath flow and creates tightness; and stress-related tension, which affects technique under pressure. The session includes exercises, song work, and mindful practices, using the song "The Parting Glass" to apply these techniques and release tension for smoother, more effortless singing.
Lessons:
- 1: Welcome
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2:
Lifting and Straining
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3:
Holding
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4:
Stress Tension
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5:
Conclusion/Test
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.