It is neither skill nor even passion. Yinwe Malmstein is skilled. Bores people to death with skill. The number of passionate musicians is enormous. Most of these are just embarassing to watch,
The secret is the Spirit. You must find the Spirit. And then you must give it to the listener. You must be ecstatic about giving it away, to better someone elses life.
Because its easy to keep it to yourself and enjoy it. That mastuebation. Yet another mistake in music.