I don't think you need to know that much theory to make good music, not anymore than you need just simple and constant practice. I totally agree that most music students end up bored with it because of theory taking over from what's a very important process of making music: the enthusiasm for it. That's not to say that music theory hasn't got a place, and it would be downright foolish to claim such a thing, but still i'm yet to meet a student that is immersed in music theory or classical music who i find truly versatile.
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