Benefits of learning fundamentals through Violin

Proving the fact that many prominent singers were skillful Violinists at the beginning of their careers, Victor was also an accomplished Violinist before becoming a singer.
Violin is the musical instrument with the closest similarity to human voice. Unlike other musical instruments, it can originate music on its own and correct notes aren’t marked on its body. That same reason makes Violinist develop a sharpened skill in identifying the correct note just by hearing.  That skill makes them expert in musical notation, giving them an edge in pitching when they turn into singers.
Maestro Amaradeva lauds Victor by saying “Victor has a gift in practicing correct notation and he is never off the pitch. I say he is a singer with enormous talent”, probably for that specific reason.
Maestro Amaradeva leads an elite group of musicians who were initially Violinists before becoming successful singers, namely B. Victor Perera, Mervin Perera, Amarasiri Peiris, and D.D. Gunasena. T.M. Jayaratne, Nimal Gunasekera.