While the Suzuki Method is quite popular internationally, within Japan its influence is less significant than the Yamaha Method, founded by Genichi Kawakami in association with the Yamaha Music Foundation.
Meski Metode Suzuki lumayan terkenal di seluruh dunia, di dalam Jepang sendiri pengaruhnya kurang muncul ketimbang Metode Yamaha, dikembangkan Genichi Kawakami bekerja sama dengan Yamaha Music Foundation.