I am drum educator and just started to work with kids and teachers on kindergarden level. That is the main reason to buy a lot of small percussions that are suitble for small children. This guiro combines shaker and is amazing, really good sound and quality. I bouth it as a part of Frenzi set and definately recommend it to educators, parents, teachers or regular musisians. I also use it as a part of my pro percussion section during small gigs.