before starting producing instead of directly starting the process itself,
READ READ READ,
there's a lot of info,
check music making section on this site
check www.istratrance.com
search for ableton, cubase tutorials/websites, whatever you want to use,
after that combined with the info referring to mike's 90%
then comes the 10%, you're creativity, is that talent ? I don't know my friend, just create what you like
some have the talent to know what the crowd wants,
your choice what direction you want to go
your gear, well check sites, you'll know what suites you,
get webspace ? for uploading tracks to get feedback from other artist, reviewers and etc....