[Stu]

An even more impressive talent is to be able to play by ear IMO. I know plenty can do both but I know a girl in particular who is an absoloute genius at reading music and instantly mashing it out on the piano but if you asked her to just jam freestyle and get a rhythm going she has the creativity of boot polish.

Give it enough time and money and you can teach your dog to play piano. He won't write a decent song though.

Although then again my wording could be wrong. Playing to grade eight is certainly a talent. But playing great stuff naturally is a gift.