I think we're talking about several different things here.

THE VOICE. You are born with your voice and the raw potential. I have always been a singer, even as a child. I must have some ability I was born with because I have always sung on key, and complained when my siblings would go off key. So I hear the tones and can reproduce them. Classical training was FUN and I would recommend it for anyone who wants to gain control and discover what your voice can do.

THE TECHNIQUE. Oh boy, a raw scratchy voice, and a very moving performance. Both possible. Some people can really make a song come to life. For me, it's Lou Killen. He's not technically a great singer, as far as voice goes. But he has such passion, such energy, I love listening to him.

Isn't it great when someone has both?