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I started learning to read bass clef around last november when I played in Little Shop Of Horrors for my school and couldnt understand how we were expected to learn over 20 songs in a couple of weeks. The great thing about reading, is that you dont have to learn them - just have to read them. A few months of working on reading and I was getting work doing it. I'm by no means the best reader in the world but can easily get by and now get paid work in musicals in local theatres from time to time with one or two runs of the show before the opening night. For anyone who wants to make a living playing bass I think reading is essential. I'm only 17 but really hope it helps me to in a few years time

Hi all My names Dan, I'm 17 from Bucks, I have been playing for about 3 or 4 years now. I started on six string before moving to bass I play my Musicman Sub through an Orange Terror Bass and SP210. I also play a Fretless Mexican Jazz and a Poller Double Bass. Next on the wish list is probably a Lakland 55-02, for its versitility and the fact i need a five string that will see me though Uni and beyond (hopefully trinity or LIPA). Anyone have any thought or opinions on the Lakland or Trinity or LIPA? Cheers I love playing in musicals and have played in four in the last year, but I also do jazz trio and function band shows as well as originals bands. Nice to meet you all Dan