"Singing opera can be quite physical and the better shape you're in, the easier time you'll have. Thus, being in great shape has become more and more important in the opera world, especially with HDTV."
-- Dwayne Croft
"I'm a firm believer that it is our complete and total body that comprises our instrument. We can't think of it only as the two flimsy vocal cords in our throat, but must add in the lungs and diaphragm, not to mention the neck and sinus cavities and on and on...where exactly do we stop connecting the dots? For me, I depend on my entire body to help me produce the sounds and colors that my mind and musical appetite demand. The stronger I am, the more rested I am, the more physical resources I have--the better I can sing. Then if we add into the mix the physical demands of moving on stage and appearing confident (and having to appear often 15 years younger than we actually are!) being in top physical shape is a must. The sooner you can conquer your body, you've accomplished one giant piece of the puzzle of becoming a professional singer. Good luck!"
-- Joyce DiDonato
Puissance Training CEO Keith Miller was featured on the June 2010 cover of Classical Singer Magazine. Click the cover to read Olivia Giovetti's article, "First Down: Keith Miller."
Read James Barron's 2009 New York Times article on Keith Miller: "For An Ex-Fullback, Big Plays In a New Game."
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