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Shred Boot Camp: Guitar Book & CD

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Shred Boot Camp: Guitar Book & CD

The First Comic Book to Teach You the Secrets of Shred Guitar

By Tobias Hurwitz, illustrated by Jesse Smolover

Item: 00-30283

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Shred Boot Camp is the first comic book of its kind: a complete book and CD package that guides you through the adventurous journey of saving the human race by performing heavy metal pyrotechnics on your guitar---all while teaching you to shred like a pro! As you conquer your way through this five-week workout, you'll be exposed to the most challenging licks from The Shred Squadron. CAUTION: Shred at your own risk---the world is depending on you!

"The fastest guitar I ever played in my life was on Shred Boot camp. It's a great product!"-Michael Angelo Batio, Guitar World Magazine

"Shred Boot Camp has to be one of the coolest new shred books out to date!! Plus it contains some of my fastest playing EVER!!!!"- Dave Martone

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Additional Details
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 72
ISBN10: 0-7390-5277-2
ISBN13: 978-0-7390-5277-8
UPC: 038081329239
SKU: 00-30283

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About the Author: Tobias Hurwitz

Tobias Hurwitz is a guitarist and pedagogue who understands that technical mastery doesn't have to live in dry etude books. His approach to teaching high-speed playing fuses practical instruction with narrative engagement, recognizing that students practice harder when they're invested in the journey.

Working alongside Jesse Smolover, Hurwitz created Shred Boot Camp as a five-week curriculum that treats speed development as both a physical discipline and a creative pursuit. The method has earned endorsements from professional shredders who recognize its effectiveness in building genuine technical facility.

Why we love this

The comic book format transforms technical shred practice from isolation into narrative adventure, keeping players engaged across a structured five-week progression. Endorsements from recognized shred virtuosos like Michael Angelo Batio and Dave Martone confirm this isn't novelty packaging; the material delivers legitimate speed and technique development.

What to expect

Electrifying and relentless. Shred Boot Camp channels the visceral energy of heavy metal into guitar technique, combining fast picking, complex finger sequences, and unapologetic technical demands that reward precision with pure speed and power.

Who it's for

Intermediate to advanced rock and metal guitarists ready to push past their current speed ceiling and willing to commit to daily, focused practice. This demands real discipline; players seeking quick fixes or those still building fundamental technique should complete a solid method foundation first.

How to get the most out of it

  • Work through the licks in sequence rather than jumping ahead; the five-week structure builds hand strength and muscle memory progressively, and skipping steps often leads to bad habits that slow you down later
  • Use the included CD to lock in the exact tempo and articulation of each shred, then gradually increase playback speed once you can execute the passage cleanly
  • Record yourself playing the same lick daily and compare your tone, precision, and speed across days; this external feedback often reveals timing inconsistencies your ear misses in the moment

How to use it

Assign this as a supplemental solo project for advanced students preparing recital repertoire that showcases technical mastery, or use it to develop a school or private studio metal ensemble's collective chops. The five-week timeline fits neatly into a semester of focused study.

Skills your students will build

  • High-speed alternate picking
  • Legato technique (hammer-ons and pull-offs) at tempo
  • Left hand finger strength and dexterity across multiple positions
  • Reading and executing rapid note sequences in tablature and standard notation
  • Tone control and articulation at high speeds
  • Pitch accuracy under pressure

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