LISTEN TO THE BASE NOTES?
I'm sure that whoever's giving you this advice means "BASS NOTES" and not "BASE NOTES", although the concept is still about the same.
"I MEAN LIKE REAL BASE."???
HUH?
Personally, I think you're trying to learn too much too fast, and you're confusing yourself. In my opinion, you should just practice following the bass in the songs that you like, and also practice your scales. Don't even think about chords and progressions right now! You may understand some of this, but every now and then some people's brain need a break. It may be lunch time for you now....just my two cents.