Athlete Quote by Gary Catona
“Singing is a kind of sport and a singer a kind of athlete and following this model becoming "vocally fit" - building vocal muscles - should be the point of any form of voice teaching. Other approaches don't work directly on building vocal muscles but instead focus on so-called diaphragm support and breathing, mask singing, breath control, throat relaxation - all of which are useless at best and harmful at worst.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Voice Teacher’s Handbook, 2010
Training the voice should prioritize building vocal muscles, treating singing like a sport for optimal performance.
In simple terms: Treat voice training like athletic training.
Key Takeaway
Focus on vocal muscle development.
Themes
voice training
athleticism
muscle building
Mood
practical
analytical
educational
Type
instructional
technical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- song practice
- stage preparation
- daily vocal exercises
Key Concepts
physiology
pedagogy
performance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance muscle work with healthy technique?
- What exercises best develop vocal strength?
A Different Perspective
Neglecting breath and support can cause injury.
![“If your body is not in shape to sing [from the diaphragm] you will push and push but keep falling back on your throat to make the sound. This will ruin your voice.” quote by Luciano Pavarotti](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4ca/luciano-pavarotti-12436_body_if-your-body-is-not-in-shape-to-sing-fro_2084952.jpg)
