I'm totally with Leo-J on this one. Not only is Lady Gaga classically trained at playing piano, but she has a phenomenal voice. Anyone who disagrees is just in denial.
And yeah she has pop songs that might not seem that deep, but her lesser-known songs showcase her songwriting ability.
Sure, most music nowadays is terrible, but anyone who says good music isn't being made anymore is just old-fashioned or a classic rock elitist.. God know there are tons of them.