Beautiful intention. Here’s a simple, authentic way to begin learning more Jain stavans (devotional songs) and stutis (hymns of praise).

1) Set your foundation

• Decide your primary tradition: Shwetambar or Digambar. Texts/tunes and a few wordings vary slightly by tradition, so learn one version first.
• Learn correct pronunciation of common sounds in Prakrit/Sanskrit: a/ā, i/ī, u/ū, ṛ, ṃ (anusvāra), ḥ (visarga). Speak slowly and clearly; meaning comes alive with right uchchāraṇ.

2) Start with a small daily set

• Core stuti: Navkār (Namokār) Mantra — memorize with meaning; this anchors all other recitation.
• Short protective hymn: Uvasaggaharam Stotra (by Āchārya Bhadrabāhu) — begin with full text, then learn its arth.
• Gradual classic: Bhaktāmara Stotra (by Āchārya Māṇatuṅga) — start with 5–7 verses (e.g., 1, 2, 7, 12, 18), then expand to all 48 over time.
• By tradition:

- Shwetambar: Logassa (Prakrit Jinastuti) as part of daily praise; many also learn Mangal Dīvo/Aarti for derāsar practice. - Digambar: Logassa Jina Stavan (with Digambar wording), Kalyāṇ Mandir/Stavan selections. Note: Texts are the same in spirit; minor wording/meter differences exist between traditions. Learn the version taught in your sangh.

3) Learn the meaning (arth) alongside the words

• Read or listen to authentic arth while learning each verse. This keeps devotion aligned with right understanding (samyak darshan–gyān–chāritra).
• Avoid mixing modern or non-Jain interpretations; stay with traditional commentaries and teachers.

4) A simple 4‑week plan

• Week 1: Perfect Navkār; add Uvasaggaharam 1–3 times daily.
• Week 2: Uvasaggaharam full; start Bhaktāmara verses 1–3 with meaning.
• Week 3: Bhaktāmara verses 4–7; add your tradition’s Logassa.
• Week 4: Consolidate memorization; begin tuning (rāg/lay) for 1–2 stavans you love.

5) How to memorize and tune

• One version only: pick a single teacher/singer so words don’t conflict.
• Break into small units (pada/half‑verse). Repeat 7–10 times, then link.
• Record yourself; check clarity and pace.
• Learn the rāg/tune last, after text and meaning are solid. Keep derāsar recitation sober and respectful; musical renderings are best in sabhā/hall settings.

6) Sādhanā etiquette

• Clean place, clean mind; begin with Namokār and end with maitri-bhāvanā.
• Avoid rush, loud instruments, or performance‑mood during stuti in temples.
• Recite with humility (vinay) and focus (ekāgratā).

7) Find guidance

• Join your local pathshālā/upāśray/derāsar group; a guru or teacher will correct pronunciation and teach traditional tunes.
• Keep a small stotra book in the script you read best (Devanāgarī/Gujarati), plus a transliteration if needed.

8) Suggested beginner repertoire list

• Navkār Mantra (full arth)
• Uvasaggaharam Stotra
• Bhaktāmara Stotra (start with selected verses, then complete)
• Logassa Jinastuti (tradition‑specific version)
• Aarti/Mangal Dīvo or a simple Jinastavan from your sangh’s book

May your devotion deepen with right understanding and gentle practice.