Dr Shinich Suzuki (1898-1998) realised that all children learn to speak their own language brilliantly by the time they are 2-3 years old. If the same learning model is applied then surely they can learn anything! So as a violinist and violin teacher he set about trying this theory out with great success. He called it "Talent Education" and was firm in the principle that all children are born with great ability and through creating the right learning environment and with quality instruction the children's innate ability can grow into talent.
To find out more about the Suzuki method click here
recommended reading includes "Nurtured by Love" (revised edition) by Dr Suzuki and "Suzuki, The Man and his Dream to Teach the Children of the World" by Eri Hotta