Zinaida Smirnova – composer, the winner of the international competition of composers "Seven notes – six strings" (Gomel, Belarus) and the regional competitions of pedagogical skill in the nomination "Methodical work", the author of ten collections of pieces for guitar, including manuals for training young guitarists in three parts, "ABC little guitarist".
Music Zinaida Smirnova has long enjoyed the deserved love of children and their teachers on guitar. Her plays are vivid, figurative, easy to perform, awaken in the children a love of the guitar and serve as a good motivation for learning.
"I have pounds of guitar repertoire, that's my word! As you begin to choose the repertoire for children of primary school age – head swells. It is too difficult, primitive. Zinaida Smirnova I found the play that enjoy playing for my students. They are written simply, but very tasty. Thank You, Zinaida!! You are the master! I wish You positive emotions, inspiring creativity!!!"
Lubov Kushnirenko, Ukraine (Kalanchak)
"Been wanting You to say thank you for Your work! Play everything: "ABC", and plays. And every time I admire the methodical literacy, great combined with interesting musical ideas, imagery of your pieces! Thank you!"
Dmitri Tolkatchev, Russia (Moscow)
"You have great music, Zinaida! Play with pleasure. Thank You again for the very beautiful music!"
Roman Tashpulatov, Germany (Karlsruhe)
"Zinaida, thank You for your work, it helped us to obtain the Diploma of 1 degree!!!"
Denis Vishnevetsky, Belarus (Pinsk)
"Dear Zinaida! Thank You for Your creativity, Your music. My students enjoy playing Your compositions. All the best to You, new ideas and inspiration!"
Irina Chernogorova, Russia (Nizhny Novgorod)
"Hello! Attended several plays and fell in love with Your music!"
Ilona Goshin, Russia (Krasnodar)