Both write their own music and have produced songs by themselves, additionally they both also play instruments. While Gaga is the superior vocalist Madonna has many more critically acclaimed albums. Which artist is the better musician?

I dunno I guess Gaga since she's "classically trained"? Neither are known for their musicianship though so who cares.

This is gonna get real messy

Madonna.

Madonna

Ooh, this is not gonna end well...

Gaga

lemme perch

I agree. I don't think Gaga could ever write a masterpiece like 'Ray of light'

Madonna. Gaga has more talent in her pinky than Madonna has in her body but Madonna has a good ear for music theres a reason shes been around for like 30 years

The one without whom many pop girls including Gaga would have been different now

Clearly Gaga.

But that by NO means means she is the better artist.

Madonna

Gaga

Gaga by far!

She cannot even get into Bedtime Stories territory

Well Madonna has 4 times more albums than Gaga.

Technically, Gaga. She grew up in a musical environment. Madonna was more of a dancer, and learned her musical artistry as she took on the pop world.

Gaga! How is Madonna a musician? Can she compose music? Create improtu improvised piano renditions of her songs? I don't think so