Suzuki Program vs. Traditional: Which Music Curriculum Is Better?

What is the world renowned Suzuki Method of music instruction?  It was founded by Dr. Suzuki, a violin teacher in Japan.  The components of this curriculum include:  listening, repetition, encouragement, and learning to play music before learning to read music.  He believed children could learn music early in life in the same way they learned to speak and the most important factor is involved parents and loving teachers.  Every child has talent and deserves to have his or her potential nurtured and developed.  This philosophy also believes that the study of music helps to develop self-esteem in children, respect for others, and a cultivated aesthetic sensibility.  Music is the universal language, which helps to bring harmony and peace to the world.