Looking to Improve

[elevatebass]

Ive been playing bass for about three years and ive played in a band the whole time (self taught). I dont have problems playing/blending with a band. I dont have any problems using 3rds and 5ths to move from note to note or using half or whole steps to move from note to note. But soon I'll be in college and leaving my old band behind and I would really like to get better at my overall bass playing so I can ace an audition and wow audiences. Any tips from yall would be great I'd like to be able to improvise,solo, and create basslines better.

[Absentia]

This question has a million answers,
1. Play with any musician you find at school
2. Private lessons
3. Practice
4. Diversify the music you play

Nothing much else to it.
You'll get out what you put in.

[kurtd]

There you go.

[5string5fingers]

One thing that's always helped me. Play with older and/or more experienced musicians,they can teach you things that are hard to get through just lessons and practicing.

[mefunkufunk]

Play with some better guys who will be honest and tell you your faults. A good teacher should do the same. Mine sure did!

[stanknuckle]

be prepared to handle criticism.

[chadhargis]

+1 on getting a good teacher. If you're headed to college, make your way over to the music building and check the bulletin board. There will probably be all sorts of ads for instruction.

Having someone to critique your play and show you ways to improve is the best thing you can do.