Pose your speaking voice low, as it not only benefits the voice, but it denotes refinement.
Robusto tenors are high baritones with the head tones developed.
Saddle riding, walking, physical culture, fencing, dancing, elocution, the study of any instrument will all be of some value in helping you to become an artist.
Use your brains more than your throat.
Don't be impatient because things do not come your way at once. Rome was not built in one day.
Let your study of music cultivate within you a sympathy and love for all that is artistic.
Do not be unjustly prejudiced against good music because you do not understand it. Hear that class of music more, and it will overcome your prejudice.
Acquaint yourself with the old masters and works before you take up the novelties.
Keep young in mind and thought, and the body will not grow old.
Think for yourself and think.