Dragonsinger (Harper Hall of Pern Book 2)

In the world of Pern, Harpers are more powerful than kings, for the music they play can regulate the minds of others. For young Menolly, her dreams of turning into a Harper have nothing to do with power, but moderately her love of music. Now she is after all living out her musical dreams as an apprentice Harper, but it’s turning out to be more challenging than she thought. Formerly forbidden to study music as a result of her gender, Menolly quickly encounters hostility from quite a few her male peers and masters.

With the assistance of new friends, teachers, and her nine tiny, colorful dragons, Menolly finds that her musical talents is also stronger than anyone could believe.