Tips on bard and what do do next in EQ

[Rocky229]

Hello, I'm looking for some tips on playing a bard. This is my first time playing EQ and I was reading up on the best class to Solo so I'm currently rolling with a bard since from what I gathered they seem to be the best melee/caster class. I've played a good amount of mmos(anarchy online being my first) but EQ seems to be a different animal then anything I've ever played. I can't seem to wrap my head on what to do first after I give my class master the note, any tips on what should I do or is anyone down to play this weeked?

Anyway I'll appreciate any tips, thank you!