In this final paper, the importance of writing compositions for the youngest students in the framework of music pedagogy is investigated, with special emphasis on the contribution of Margita Matz and her work "The First Sonatinas". This work emphasizes the importance of adapting musical works that enable the development of technical skills and musical sensibility in children, which contributes to the preservation of Croatian musical heritage. The paper deals with pedagogical settings, with an emphasis on the role of sonatinas in piano lessons, where their importance in the development of technical skills and understanding of classical musical forms is emphasized. The representation of local composers in the pedagogical repertoire and their role in preserving national identity through music is also considered. The paper especially emphasizes how cooperation with live composers stimulates students' motivation and enriches their experience. The work presents the biographies of key composers, including Bruno Bjelinski, Milo Cipra, Iva Lhotka Kalinski, Rudolf Matz and Branimir Sakač, which further strengthens the analysis of the influence of local composers on the Croatian music scene. In conclusion, it is important to develop and include local composers in the educational process, which encourages the technical progress of students and a stronger connection with the Croatian cultural tradition.