Toronto guitarist-vocalist Richard Smyth is a working professional.Has been for over 25 years.He's also a veteren of the teaching staff at The 12th Fret Guitarist Pro Shop,and author/player of his own teaching method book MODENOMICS.Richard plays and sings as a "hired gun" for various working bands in Toronto, and as band leader with his own projects,most notably to promote his recently recorded CD "Sleight of Hand".