Hi Darryl,

This might not be technical advice but I feel that this can help you improve. The first step in any endeavor is to first "know what truly is your goal." What do you wish to acheive? Yes you want your overall skill to improve, but let's say you now have that skill. Then what? What will that give you that did not give you before? I suggest that you get a pen and paper and really ponder about this. And write your answers down.

After finding out what your goals are, the next step would be to know "Why you want to attain this specific goal." So, first you need to have convincing reasons, then the answers on how to get those reasons. Having a clear idea on these things first will help motivate you in your guitar training.

Note: When you practice, always place these goals and reasons anywhere near you. This will serve as a reminder and fuel to your practice sessions. It is very common for guitarists in particular to just go on autopilot mode when practicing. Because of lack of reasons to do these tasks. But if you have these reasons, you will then be convinced and motivated to not allow yourself to be distracted and do everything that you can to acheive these things.

About the disorder that you have, try this. After reading this, write down what exactly your dreams are. I believe that that can be cured. Any disorder can be cured. How? Simple, By focusing on your dreams. Imagine, if you can, that you now have acheive those dreams. Really try this. Imagine yourself being that person. Truly feel it. Feel that you are NOW that person. Convince yourself that you are that person that you want. Don't mind your disabilities, cause if you do, that'll only attract negative things to your mind. Never allow yourself to be less of who you want just because of that disorder.

Maybe you are saying to yourself, "But it seems so impossible..." It that's the case, then I beleive that it is impossible because you THINK that it is impossible. Think big, and you become big. Have you heard of a great poet that goes by a name, Helen Keller? Research that person.

I have met a lot of people who have had great disorders in their lives. A lot of them decided not to pursue their dreams just because of those disorders, but there were some who also chose a different path. They were the ones who did not allow anything to hinder them from being who they wish to become.

A human beings potential is far more greater than we can ever imagine. :)

Happy practicing,
Jose Daniel