Meet 2025 Teacher of the Year for Loog Certified Guitar Gina Sobel

We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Loog Certified Guitar, Gina Sobel, to share what inspires her approach to teaching beginning guitarists. In this Q&A, Gina highlights the Loog guitar as an accessible, confidence-building entry point for kids and adults alike, and reflects on helping students start making music quickly while developing a genuine connection to the instrument. She emphasizes curiosity, self-expression, and having fun with music as the foundation for lasting engagement and a smooth transition to continued guitar study.

What drew you to learning about the Loog certified guitar?

The Loog guitar is such a fantastic option for kids to get started on guitar! It's much more comprehensible and physically accessible than a 6-string, and they can get started playing music they love much sooner. It's also great for adults with limited time or mobility. And, I've had so many students "graduate" to 6-string with confidence and love for the instrument!

If you could gift your students one piece of automatic knowledge or ability about the Loog certified guitar, what would it be? 

Ask questions, listen, find your voice, have fun, play music you love!

If you are interested in learning more about Gina or would like to book a lesson with her, please visit her Lessonface profile here. 

Also, be sure to check out all of Lessonface’s 2025 Teachers of the Year here!