My way of learning a song or aria (Part 1)

Perharps the most important suggestion is to take my time in learning music so that I will not learn it incorrectly, because once mistakes are learnt, it is nearly impossible to unlearn them.  

Fristly, I will enjoy the poetry of the song or the text of the aria, practice speaking it until it falls easily off the tongue. When it is in a foreign language, I will write out the translation word-for-word on the sheet music . This will help me aware of the important words as I learn and sing the song. 

Secondly, practice saying the text as if speaking with a friend. Have fun with it and act it out. The emotional connection will help me learn and memorize the piece.

To be continue .....