Wassup man. My name is DJ. I have been playing bass for about six years. I don't know if this a close enough range for you, but I am going to nineteen next month. The advantage that we, especially you have on the older guys in here is that we have more potential. If you just stick with it no matter how hard it gets, you have no choice but to be great. I know from personal experience that there are going to be times when you feel like you aren't learning anything, but just stay focused and stay in the word of God and you can't go wrong.
Much love in Christ,
DJ