I know this topic is long dead, but if it helps anyone, I started putting down my pick when I started playing bass. It forced me to learn little by little to put down the pick and then I started to play finger style when I picked up one of my acoustics, and then realized how useful it could be with my electrics. Not saying I never use a pick with my guitars/basses, but it certainly opens up a new world when you get comfortable with it. It's really just a matter of putting the pick down and learning the instrument all over again. As a side note; if you're going to learn finger picking, be sure there are finger nail clippers and an emery board/file in the house as it will likely destroy your thumb nail and can destroy the rest of your nails.
