Truing a wheel is half art, half science, IMO, but I also think that anyone that puts their mind and effort into it can become fairly proficient at it. Is there anybody local to you that has classes? A quick search shows that you have a
non-profit (co-op?) in SLC That might be a good way to go for you.
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If someone tells you that you have enough bicycles and you don't need any more, stop talking to them. You don't need that kind of negativity in your life.