Description:
In this opening lesson, Abram Poliakoff introduces the process of singing higher for low voices. You’ll learn how to condition and stretch your voice for consistent, efficient access to high notes, while keeping in mind that lasting results come from regular practice over time. Abram also previews the journey ahead: connecting vocal support, exploring resonance placement, and using “weight training” with songs to expand your range.
To begin, you’ll work through a short daily warm-up routine that you can return to throughout the lessons:
- Breath Pulsing + Staccatos
- Weyuh (5,4,3,2,1)
- Make More Magic (12345-3-1 minor)
These warm-ups prepare your body and voice for the work of singing higher safely and effectively.
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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.