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Before class, students are asked to describe how confident they are in performing the song they prepared for the day’s lesson. Where did they struggle? Post class, they check themselves again. How do they think they did? Do they see themselves as better? Relying on their own assessment gives them power and confidence.

What leads pupils to Martucci Music school? Often it is because their parents are in the arts. Or sports aren’t a good fit, so they try an alternative. Or parents want their children to have an opportunity they did not have. Often they go to Martucci because budget cuts in the arts have eliminated music programs in their schools. Vocal student Eliora Hernandez, 9, gives the best reason of all: “It’s fun!”

“If all had music from birth, we would be a different society,” Martucci says.

Martucci Music is at 2830 G St. For more information, visit martuccimusic. com.

LeAne Rutherford can be reached at lrutherf@d.umn.edu. More stories can be found and shared at InsideSacramento.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @insidesacramento. n