My bass teacher told me. As I was typing this, I realized that doesn't happen as much as when I picked up the bass. The one-on-one, unless you skype lessons.
The point I might make, I was introduced to a guitarist WAY over my head and I was trying to read down Real Book songs, and learned tempo and swing and groove REAL FAST.
The next band he "recommended" me for was a pop disco cover band. Taught me what I WOULDN'T do on stage. Audition for a band. Audition for as many bands as you want.