I would think a musician is someone who makes/plays music...........however he/she gets there.
Taste, again, may be a different subject.
I know of a synth/electric piano, that has a 32 bit sample of a Steinway full concert grand....sound so good, you can just about touch the 'wood', and the key action is perfect!.....are those on your list of 'no-no's?

GfS