Anyone up for helping a guy in need? It would be a real challenge to guitar teachers

Ok here's the thing. I have been playing guitar for a year now, a little over a year, and I have a lofty goal. I wish to become one of the greatest metal guitarists in the world. Now it's a little sad that I am coming to a website for help with my dilemma, but I am at a loss, so any help would be more than appreciated.I play guitar every single day, but I have one issue. I have a mild nuero muscular condition that causes muscle tension. It's more pronounced in my lower extremeties, but it still effects my hands slightly..which is just enough to cause me problems with playing the guitar, as we all know it'swbest to remain relaxed and whatnot. I just want to know, is there any strectches/excercises or anything (techniques, practice runs ect ect) that could help this? Something to help push muscle memory into my fingers better, ect ect? Any help would be appreciated, thank you.

-Darryl

Hi Darryl - Congrats on your goal! Always aim high. That's a good thing. As far as exercises, I am sure that some of the others will be able to provide you some good advice. You've come across the best site on the internet for guitar instruction and a veritable cache' of helpful folks who will be happy to help you. Welcome to GT! :)

Not sure if you have access to the full lessons on GT but here's a few links

Hammer-on exercise (could be used for muscle memory exercise)
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=338

Also good would be scale exercises
http://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=8213&s_id=75
http://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=9535&s_id=185
http://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=3582&s_id=38

Metal Rhythm tutorials
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=231
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=264
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=319
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=360

Right hand strumming exercises (that should help for working on relaxing the right hand)
http://www.guitartricks.com/tutorial.php?input=275

Streching exercise
http://www.guitartricks.com/lesson.php?input=8720

Rock on Bro! You [U]CAN[/U] do what ever you want.

Thanks everyone. All this is a great help, and you're all wonderful people. Thanks for the kind words and advice! Horns up to you all