Gibson Generation Group (G3)

Gibson is dedicated to developing the next generation of music creators with the Gibson Generation Group, aka G3. The Gibson Generation Group is a powerful two-year mentorship program that fosters a diverse new generation of young guitar players, songwriters, and music creators across the globe. The program encourages young players to pursue a career inmusic by providing monthly artist mentorships, one-on-one artist relations support, instrument loans, collaborative promotions, performance opportunities, and inclusion in global marketing campaigns. The global collective of talented youth who participate in the G3 program receive career growth opportunities and develop lasting connections throughout the music industry with support from the Leadership and Cultural Influence teams at Gibson.

Introducing the G3 Class of 2025

Freya Bird

Cannock, UK

Gabe Crumby

Nashville, TN

Luna

Miami, FL

Faela

Heerle, The Netherlands

Rocco Gorelik

Johns Creek, Georgia

Lauren Hunter

Chicago, IL

Maya Neelakantan

Tamil Nadu, India

Lyla Ng

Singapore

Saxon Weiss

Los Angeles, CA

G3 Program Mentors

To support and develop the Gibson Generation Class of 2025, Gibson has enlisted the talents of longtime partner and Epiphone Signature Artist Emily Wolfe as the official G3 Class of 2025 Global Mentor. Wolfe has created a curriculum that will explore several tracks--Guitar Player, Songwriter, Front Person, and Triple Threat-- designed to empower each G3 member with knowledge and hands-on experience in preparation for a career in music. Gibson artist Toby Lee will continue as G3 Program Mentor for the EU and UK, and both artists will provide career guidance and mentorship to G3 members.

Gibson Generation Class of 2025 Global Mentor:

Emily Wolfe

Austin, TX

With blistering guitar riffs, skillful songwriting, and soulful vocals, guitarist, songwriter, and producer Emily Wolfe has been making waves with her powerful vocals and dynamic guitar skills and shows no signs of slowing down in 2023. Wolfe’s music combines elements of classic rock, blues, and alternative, creating a unique and energetic sound. She’s garnered attention for her passionate live performance and has been recognized as an emerging talent in the rock music scene. Her work and live shows have been praised as transcendent, sticky, and sweet, bad-ass, and provocative.

Now with two popular Epiphone signature guitars including the “White Wolfe” Sheraton and the Sheraton Stealth, Wolfe has been out on the road headlining shows, and supporting The Gaslight Anthem. Wolfe recently wrapped the self-produced follow-up to her critically acclaimed 2021 album Outlier, due for release in the new year. Watch/share the interview with Emily re her “White Wolfe” which also features her new single “Walk In My Shoes” off her forthcoming album, HERE.

Gibson Generation Class of 2025 Program Mentor (EU and UK):

Toby Lee

London, UK

Since the age of ten, Toby Lee has been a Gibson artist and has shared the stage with a host of stars, including Buddy Guy, Billy Gibbons, Peter Frampton, Slash, Lukas Nelson, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. He has also appeared alongside his hero, Joe Bonamassa, at the Royal Albert Hall. For more information on Toby Lee, visit: toby-lee.com.

G3 artists are forever a part of the Gibson family, and the brand team continues to support them with growth opportunities and champion their success. Gibson will continue to work with the current Gibson Generation Group-Class of 2023 to promote their eclectic music to fans around the world. Watch/share the graduation clip for the Gibson Generation Group- Class of 2023: HERE.