Progress is coming along, although I can only read tabs not notes. I wish I could get the index finger-pick/thumb-slap technique down; its really sounds impressive.

Once I get a little better and more comfortable with the bass I’ll get start taking in-person lessons. For now I’m just learning from Carl Shepard from expertvillage.com at: http://www.expertvillage.com/video-series/406_how-to-play-bass.htm