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There is always room for some Blank.
> I'm saying a person who hasn't gone through the 'official channels',
> perhaps self-taught, should be able to do so with a minimum of
> effort.
erm, where did I say anything about 'official channels'?
I'm talking about knowledge of theory. Whether someone learned it through reading/self-teaching or a teacher/music course is irrelevant. Many of the most theoretical musicians are self-taught.