Making Music Stick

Making Music Stick is more than a practice guide-it's a new way to parent through music. Written by pianist and educator Dr. Antonella Di Giulio, this beautifully illustrated resource empowers parents to become calm anchors, motivational mirrors, and silent architects of their child's musical growth.Blending insights from psychology, neuroscience, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), this book helps families build motivation through rituals, curiosity, and connection. Inside, you'll find practical strategies to transform resistance into engagement, create sustainable practice routines, and cultivate a growth mindset through the tiny triumphs of daily music learning.Perfect for parents with no musical background, this guide offers:A simple 5-minute practice plannerTools for anchoring positive emotional statesPlayful scripts that bypass resistanceA calm, compassionate approach to structureVisual and tactile tools for neurodivergent learnersTemplates and printable worksheets (available separately)Whether your child is just beginning or already on their musical journey, Making Music Stick offers a fresh, emotionally intelligent approach to music education-one that nurtures not just musicianship, but resilience, confidence, and joy.