Description:
Welcome to Vocal Dynamics for Low Voices.
Dynamics refers to the ability to sing with a range of volumes to enhance musicality and performance. When a performance stays at one dynamic—either too loud or too soft—audiences may disengage, and unhealthy vocal habits can develop over time. A well-developed dynamic range enhances musical expression, emotional impact, and vocal longevity.
This tutorial focuses on identifying and developing vocal skills that allow effective dynamic changes while improving overall vocal health and performance.
Part 1: Singing loud using resonance, breath support, and vibrato
Part 2: Singing softly without losing presence or pitch
Part 3: Applying dynamic range to the song “I’ll Always Change”
Part 2: Singing softly without losing presence or pitch
Part 3: Applying dynamic range to the song “I’ll Always Change”
Short Daily Warmup
Lip Trills – 1-5-1
“Make More Magic” – 1-2-3-4-5-3-1
“Waterfall” – 8-5-3-1
“Make More Magic” – 1-2-3-4-5-3-1
“Waterfall” – 8-5-3-1
Use this warmup throughout the tutorial as needed.
Audio:
Lessons:
- 1: Welcome
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2:
Singing LOUD
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3:
Singing Soft
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4:
Dynamic Range
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5:
Conclusion Songwork
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.