I think it takes a while to really "master" wheel building. I know now, since when i started it in early November i have improved. I can make a high quality wheel but i take forever. Some folks on this forum who i highly respect with their skills regarding wheel building can probably do it in 1/4 the time. I think just about anybody with a somewhat mechanical but "artsy" mind can get the wheel true and all with a little practice, but to really do it fast, in a fluid sort of way. Without constant references to the tensiometer (like me), thats a master at it.