Here a quick guide for how to play bard:

1. Teleport to Limsa Lominsa

2. Unlock Dancer

3. Level up Dancer

4. Enjoy not being overhauled every expansion and nerfed to oblivion by SE.

5. Bonus step, stay far away from the machinist guild in Ishgard, they might look cool but it isn't worth the pain that comes with the job. SE will hate you for picking it.