about Suzuki method in piano learning. I never doubt that Suzuki's success in single-note instruments learning, such as strings and harp (of course, harp plays chords occasionally). However, with piano playing, reading is so much more demanding than any other instruments. I have seen very few cases of true, long-term success. If you compare the percentage of Suzuki piano teachers to that of teachers of other instruments, the former is way lower. It tells you somthing. And I know many teachers refuse to take Suzuki transfer students. Well, Suzuki always try to use a few big names to convince people it works with piano learning as well, e.g. Andre Watts,, who "graduated" from Suzuki system. There are always exceptions around. You throw any methods at Mozart, he would become Mozart. Believe or not, Chopin had never taken any piano lessons from any professional pianist. Abby Simon does not read music, and he has been a world-class pianist for long time. But, don’t forget one fact, mediocrity fits majority of us perfectly. We only try to squeeze everything out of our limited resources. Suzuki (piano method) is definitely not the best way to go.
