STRING INSANITY 2011
Throughout the 2nd half of 2011 we have been running a competition to find guitarists with a fresh talent for applying advanced technical ability in a musical setting.

The Votes Are In..............

Voting was counted by facebook user votes (50%)
Our 3 Judges of Randall Padilla, Derryl Gabel and Roo (30%),
and Shred Academy staff (20%)

Shred Academy is proud to announce the winners of String Insanity 2011:

(Please click here to view the entries)

1st Place: Eric Maldonado
A prime-time TV Spot, plus... Kona Electric Guitar KE30 ($399.99), Derryl Gabel Ultimate Fusion 12 DVD Pack ($229),
La Bella Strings x 12 Sets ($156), Shred Academy LIFETIME VIP Membership ($100+), Intellitouch Tuner PT40 ($49.99),
1 Years supply of Stylus Picks + Lifetime upgrades ($99.50), Stylus Pick Kit ($9.95), 1-Hour Webcam Lesson with SA Instructor 'Roo' ($49.95),
Niels Vejlyt "Advanced Arpeggios" ($24.95), Mini DV Video Camera ($19.95), Chronicles CD of instrumental guitarists,
Jim Dunlop Jazz III Pick x10, plus a Shred Academy 'goody bag' of treats,
an 'Artist Profile Page' on www.shredacademy.com,
and a Professional review by one of our Shred Academy Instructors!
Total Value Approx. $1,171

2nd Place: Derek Jenny
La Bella Strings x 12 Sets ($156), Intellitouch Tuner PT40 ($49.99), Stylus Pick Kit ($9.95), "Tao of Shred" DVD ($24.95),
30-Minute Webcam Lesson with SA Instructor 'Roo' ($29.95), 66 Licks Guitar Solo Software ($49.95), Shred Academy Store Credit ($100),
Lead Guitar Techniques ($27.95), Shred Academy 6 Month VIP Membership ($19.95), Mini DV Camera,
Chronicles CD of instrumental guitarists, Jim Dunlop Jazz III Pick x5, a Shred Academy 'goody bag' of treats,
and an 'Artist Profile Page' on www.shredacademy.com!
Total Value Approx. $509

3rd Place: Tomo
La Bella Strings x 12 Sets ($156), Intellitouch Tuner PT40 ($49.99), 66 Licks Guitar Solo Software ($49.95), Stylus Pick Kit ($9.95),
30-Minute Webcam Lesson with SA Instructor 'Roo' ($29.95), Shred Academy 6 Month VIP Membership ($19.95),
Shred Academy Store Credit ($50), Mini DV Camera, Chronicles CD of instrumental guitarists, Jim Dunlop Jazz III Pick x5,
plus a Shred Academy 'goody bag' of treats!
Total Value Approx. $406

4th Place: Jm Lozada
Professional review by one of our Shred Academy Instructors, La Bella Strings x 12 Sets ($156), Stylus Pick Kit ($9.95),
66 Licks Guitar Solo Software ($49.95), Shred Academy 6 Month VIP Membership ($19.95), Shred Academy Store Credit ($50),
Chronicles CD of instrumental guitarists, Jim Dunlop Jazz III Pick x3, plus a Shred Academy 'goody bag' of treats!
Total Value Approx. $306

5th Place: An'Dharma
Professional review by one of our Shred Academy Instructors, La Bella Strings x 12 Sets ($156), Stylus Pick Kit ($9.95),
Shred Academy 6 Month VIP Membership ($19.95), Shred Academy Store Credit ($50), Chronicles CD of instrumental guitarists,
Jim Dunlop Jazz III Pick x3, plus a Shred Academy 'goody bag' of treats!
Total Value Approx. $256

6th, 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th Runners Up:
David Locke, Craig Pirtle, Laurent Bieber, Sidney Dacion & Darrl G
'66 Licks' Guitar Soloing Software ($49.95), Shred Academy Store Credit ($25), Stylus Pick Kit ($9.95),
Chronicles CD of instrumental guitarists, a Shred Academy 'goody bag' of treats,
and a professional review by one of our Shred Academy Instructors!
Total Value Approx. $105

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