I can totally relate to this one in particular. My breakthrough period as a drummer came when I learned to crank the metronome down to around 60 and suffer until I learned to find the groove at slow tempos.
#4 START SLOW…any new technique you decide to learn, start PAINFULLY slow to the point where it doesn’t even feel like a drum beat or rhythm….there is always a tendency to want to play something fast instantly but FORCE yourself to play SLOW SLOW SLOW until it feels automatic like breathing. Every musician or martial artist or athlete started at the same place as you(the beginning) and they all started just as slow as you….so relax and enjoy this part because you’re only at the beginning once.Here's the rest of the article. Good stuff.
http://www.mranonymous.net/musicblog/5-tips-for-drummers-by-mr-anonymous/
