Welcome @Hoopscoach
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Weel… I’ve always wanted to learn to play Bass, but never had the time or else life got in the way. Now at 56, I have time and so I bought my first bass today, an Austin AJ-B-300, and a Blackstar bass amp. I have no idea what I’m doing yet, but I’m looking forward to learning all I can. I don’t care about playing in a band, this is more “therapy” for me than anything else.
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Welcome @sparky2k9
I always like to figure people out by their screen name. So let me guess…
You’re an electrician and have 2 dogs?
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Hello all…
So, I’ve owned a bass for about 12 years and thought it might be time for me to actually learn how to play it… 
Actually, I took lessons back then, just never got very far with them. And I understand some music from playing trumpet in school back in the stone ages (actually wish I had stuck with that as well, but put it down in high school and never picked it back up), so a lot of the early B2BA is review, but that’s a good thing - I haven’t done much with my bass other than play some rocksmith, so I appreciate the reminders/reinforcements/tips I’m picking up in the early lessons.
Why bass? I’m not really sure - I’ve just always felt drawn towards the bass in music I like. And I feel like my fingers are too fat and uncoordinated for fretting a guitar. Some influences - Steve Harris, Geddy Lee, Cliff Burton, Geezer Butler, Mike Mills (REM)…
I’m not sure I ever see myself playing with others - bit too introverted for that… But if I ever get to the point of being able to play along (competently) with Rush/Maiden/Metallica, that would be cool. Guess I’m just looking to learn something new and have some fun…
Looking forward to learning with all of you… Cheers…
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Hi everyone! I’m Gianluca from Rome (Italy).
I’m 43 and I’m a self-taught bass student (I hope it’s correct XD) since I was 20(-ish).
I play in a U2 cover band (well, not now…stupid Covid) but I think it’s time to learn new skills and improve the old one.
I hope I can get used to your way to name notes (in Italy we have different names) but I watched enough Josh videos on youtube to know that he is a great teacher and I’m sure he can help me! 
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Hello everyone! I’ve been a lurker here for a while so figured it is time to introduce myself lol. I finished the course a few months ago, and am thrilled the way it improved my playing and understanding of the bass. I play mostly on my own as a hobby but will probably jump at any chance I get to play with a band. Recently I’ve been focused on playing blues but also love 90’s alternative and grunge. The bass has been the only instrument I’ve put any serious time into and I absolutely love it and am always looking forward to learning new things and testing my abilities.
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Wrong side of 65 locked in again,what to do.Yes learn to play Bass OK lets go.
So here’s my new team an Epiphone Toby and a Laney 30 watt amp with an entanglement of wires.
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Welcome and congrats Molly! Look forward to hearing more of your journey!!
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Welcome aboard to everyone who has recently got on board, I’ve been MIA, released from lockdown in Melbourne, so been taking the opportunity to catch up with family and friends.
I scrolled through the intro’s and see so many newbies,so I thought I just say a big welcome to everyone, enjoy the ride😎
Cheers Brian
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Hi Im Danny, Im 58. Ive been messing around with Guitar and Bass since I was 12 or 13. Just never really got into it. Seemed like I always had something better todo. Ride my dirt bike, surf , fishing what ever. Then about a year ago I told myself, f2ck it its time to commit to it and learn for real. Bought a bass, amp and ready to roll, right? I has a fairly good understanding of music theory. So I tried Bass something with that english dude Scott wasn’t digging on that. tried songsster and a half adozen other web sites. Uhg! then my wife came acrossed BassBuzz about a month ago. Thank god she did cuz I was going Covid-19 crazy. Ive got to more mods to go. let me tell you some thing teaching yourself on your own with no instructor of any kind is just a good way to pick up tons of bad habits. With the help of Josh and badass I have corrected. This course is the best thing that ever happen to my bass playing. Learning the material here and learning new songs is a piece of cake now, and getting better everyday. Im retired so I dedicate at least 4-5 hours a day to practice. No neighbors so I can jam as loud as I want. That my friends is my intro !!! Own 3 basses now ,1 acoustic, 2 electric. Not bad for a month into it!!!
Danny
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Welcome @sparky2k9! Good luck with that Blackstar amp - do you mean the Fly 3 Bass? I had a terrible time with it in my first Gadget reviews video -
It works great with headphones though, just be careful with the wimpy little speaker. 
Welcome @skydvr! You can be introverted and still play with people, that’s why they invented shoegaze. 
Welcome @g.palmieri! I hope your U2 band has a good pun-based name, there are so many great options. Us2… U2 2… or the Scott Aukerman podcast version, U Talkin’ U2 2 Me. 
Welcome @Zeltys, congrats on finishing the course!
Welcome @J-and-T, congrats on starting bass!
Welcome @DanO, just remember your wife counts as a neighbor when setting your maximum jam volume!
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