Java: Connect to MySQL Asynchronously

I have a VB6 project that connects to a remote MySql database. I connect Asynchronously.

I like this method because as it's connecting, I have a "Loading" animation display inside a textbox.

If the connection is successful, then I execute a command.

If the connection fails, I execute another command.

I just downloaded Netbeans for Java. I am wondering how I can accomplish what I just described in Java.

Does anyone have any sources that I can read up on to do what I need?

I have been searching, but couldn't find what I'm looking for yet. Thank you.

You can read this tutorial which is really long, or just use the MySQL driver that comes with Netbeans and read it's help.

Up to you

Thank you.