Originally Posted by bronco67

You pretty much nailed what "talent" is. The ability to see the solutions and outcomes almost instantly when given a task. I'm working on a graphic novel adult project, but my main gig is medical animation. When I get a storyboard, I can see how every shot looks while just skimming over the panels for the first time. I've always been envious of people who have that same ability in a musical way. My wife is a teacher and is great in the classroom, but she also does lectures and presentations for teacher development. She has an insane ability to hold the attention of an auditorium full of people with very little preparation. Speaking in front of hundreds of people would give the shits.