I love this image.
…and it might work?
This is such a good question, and something that I’m thinking of and trying to make a priority for the world of bassists as a whole, and our forum crew in particular.
Nothing concrete yet, but just know that you have struck on the ultimate treasure that I hope to one day unearth and unveil.
This thread has some really nice points from some really nice people:
But I fully hear you on the introvert side of things.
If there aren’t hospitable jam sessions or cafe get-togethers or some such that you can check out, the next best thing would be to simulate a band.
Pick a set list of songs that your ideal band would play.
Put them in order from most to least doable.
Try and learn those songs.
If you run into moments where you don’t have the facility, or there are questions about ‘why is the bassist playing this’ or any of that - those are gold!
Then you know exactly where to focus the bass energies and questions.
And the BB course is a great resource for that, as is this forum, as is any other bass education outlet.
The trick is to find an enjoyable way to prompt those specific questions that will move you forward!