For the Aspiring Collegiate Singer . . . Singing well is not a mystery.  It takes coordination of a number of skills which are explained in private lessons and cultivated through the student's conscious and conscientious practice.  Conscious refers to practicing in an analytical manner when rested, ready to concentrate, and attempting to  be fully aware.  Being fully aware involves cataloging sensations, listening, and watching (with mirror or video).  Conscientious refers to the regularity of practice---at least five times per week.  Likewise, learning music requires understanding the text, translating if in a foreign language, looking at the score as a detailed roadmap.  Some of my greatest successes are singers who began their study with me as undergraduates.