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
Pentatonic Vocal Riffs
By Abram PoliakoffFor this lesson we'll cover pentatonic exercises for better riffs and runs as well as how to apply them to contemporary melodies and improvisation.
Singing Performance Prep
By Abram PoliakoffLearn productive ways to prepare for an upcoming performance. We’ll cover strategies for vocal technique, memorization, nerves, and day of preparation for a meaningful and uplifting performance experience.
Creating Vocal Harmonies
By Abram PoliakoffExplore both the technical and creative skills to create compelling harmonies for backing tracks or live-performance. We’ll specifically discuss the creative process for songwriting and how we can layer in interesting and supportive vocal harmony as we go.
Vocal Agility and Finesse
By Abram PoliakoffLearn the principles of vocal agility as well as a bunch of fun exercises and vocal runs to increase your speed and add extra finesse to your vocal style.
Healthy Vocal Range Extension
By Abram PoliakoffDiscover the methods and mentality for healthy and sustainable range extension. We’ll also cover how to know when you are straining or over-extending your voice in a counter-productive way.
Troubleshooting Singing Pitch
By Abram PoliakoffWork through common pitch issues and specific solutions for each type of problem that can arise. This class is helpful for beginners as well as educators who struggle with correcting pitch problems during private lessons as well as in group settings.
Find YOUR Mixed Voice
By Abram PoliakoffI'll discuss how mixed-voice singing can help you manipulate vocal tone, dynamics, and effortlessly navigate the break range of your voice. Then we'll practice exercises that can guide you to find your mix.
Contemporary Vocals
By Abram PoliakoffDiscover the stylistic elements and techniques required for contemporary vocals and some easy exercises to help you find and develop your unique sound.
Songwriting for Vocalists - Part 2
By Abram PoliakoffFor this class we'll learn some typical song forms as well as a process for developing and refining your song material into finished products that are ready to perform.
Songwriting for Vocalists - Part 1
By Abram PoliakoffExplore a simple and practical way to break the ice with songwriting. We'll cover a few different methods that are accessible to singers at any level that will spark your muse and get you writing songs.