February Suzuki Quote

The purpose of Talent Education is to train children, not to be professional musicians but to be fine musicians and to show high ability in any other field they enter.  –Shinichi Suzuki

It is important to remember that the goal is more than just technical proficiency or some sort of piano-playing prodigy.  The reason it is worth spending so much time and effort learning to play is because that time and effort is being invested into the development of lifelong skills and attitudes.