The flashbacks eventually come to an end, and so are the breathing exercises.
And I can see that both Leigh and Aurora are still with me, breathing.
Great.
Now we'll start with the actual voice-enhancing dip.
Seconds later, Leigh and I stand at attention in front of Aurora, who also stands at attention.
We have to act like drill instructors – or sergeant coaches, even – if we want her to succeed like we do.
I begin, "The real reason we are all at Lake Lanier is your first step towards being a great singer like us, Aurora Hart."
Leigh follows, "First, we must condition your voice so that it will always be performance-caliber without tiring your throat too much. We will have you submerge into the water, and then you will attempt to sing underwater."