You Don't Always Have To Fret - You Don't Have To Know How To Slap Your Bass To Be A Good Musician - It's In Your Best Interest To Change Your Strings Every Six Months - Picks Are Fine, But It's Better With Your Hands - It's Not The Size Of Your Bass It's How Well You Use It - You Need Good Pick Ups To Get Anywhere - Amp Size Does Not Equal Skill - 5 Strings May Go Deeper But 4 Strings Can Be Just As Good