This week, we are extremely privileged to welcome Richard Shaw on to the podcast. Richard is one of the guitarists in legendary UK Extreme Metal Band, Cradle of Filth and his career over the past 20 years is the product of many years of dedication and hard work. This conversation was a gem, and Richard recounted many experiences from his life as a musician to us, some cherished memories and some horizon expanding philosophies to help us grow not only as musicians, but people too! As well as being a fantastic guitarist and performer, Richard is also a passionate educator, and you can find his new book  Fretboard and Songwriting Theory for Metal Heads (and other genres too): Using 'the secret' to unlock the fretboard and your songwriting potential on Amazon in Kindle and paperback formats here (this is NOT an affiliate link):https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fretboard-Songwriting-Theory-Metal-genres/dp/B09M7YRDW3/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=richard+shaw&qid=1639779630&sr=8-1For other information on Richard Shaw and Cradle Of Filth, check out the links below:https://www.instagram.com/richardshawguitarist/https://www.instagram.com/cradleoffilth/Remember to please subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts, and come to see us on our social media channels below:https://www.facebook.com/Guitarsmartshttps://www.instagram.com/guitar_smarts/Have a very merry time playing guitar this week, and we will see you next Monday! Want some fantastic Guitar Smarts Merch? Head to official Etsy Merch Store below:https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GuitarSmartsStore Don't want to buy merch but want to support the show? Buy us a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/GuitarSmartsAre you thinking of starting your own podcast? Following the link below lets Buzzsprout know we sent you, gets you a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan, and helps support our show.https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1555636Rate and Review the Guitar Smarts podcast here:https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/guitar-smarts-1580199 (On the right hand side, press the button that says 'Rate this Podcast')https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/guitar-smarts/id1548265334 (Follow this link, then open the podcast in your iTunes app and leave a rating in there)https://web.podfriend.com/podcast/1548265334 (Click on the 5 Stars under the podcast title and then leave a rating and review)Support the show