Practice Singing in Harmony
by Abram Poliakoff
Description:
This lesson explores how to sing in harmony using the folk classic “O Susanna” as a model. Across five parts, you’ll learn melodic harmonies in 3rds and 6ths, chordal harmonies built from the song’s progression, and how to mix the two approaches into dynamic harmonizations. With guided exercises, scale degree breakdowns, and practice singing both upper and lower harmonies, you’ll gain practical tools to create harmonies that work in a wide range of musical contexts. By the end, you’ll be able to confidently sing harmony parts, adapt to chord changes, and experiment creatively with your own songs.
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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.