The key to development at the piano is slow, steady progress. There are shortcuts to advanced performance ability, but always at a sacrifice to well-rounded musicianship.
A well-trained student is able to read what s/he is playing.
A student's musicianship is directly related to the sum of his/her repertoire. The more repertoire a student learns the more musically developed s/he becomes.
The best student is one who gradually becomes less dependent on his teacher and supervising parent.
The most effective way to diminish performance anxiety is to encourage frequent performance and well-prepared repertoire.
Both teacher and student should give their best effort in meeting the expectations and intentions of the composer.
A teacher is obligated to put the needs of his/her students above his/her own personal gain or recognition.
A complete musical education includes a secure background in theory, music history, ear training, sight-reading, and technic, as well as performance.