I think it all depends on what you want out of brewing. I want to be a technically sound brewer first ( a guy who can brew ANYTHING and brew it well) and a creative brewer second. It's like playing jazz music. You can improv and add your own signature on a tune BUT you first have to have the chops and music background. Otherwise,more than likely, it is just going to be a train wreck.
I train wrecked my way to classic styles then. bwahahaha!!!