5 Ways to Diversify Your Songwriting

source: songtrust by Jon Ostrow

After a year(s) of songwriting, you may find that your songs aren’t feeling as fresh as they once did. Whether it’s the lyrics, the melodies or simply the chord progressions that you use, once your process begins to feel stale, you need to find a way to diversify your songwriting to keep your new music interesting.

Thankfully, the secret to a fresh, diversified sound doesn’t have to be an extreme music makeover. There are many simple tweaks that you can employ to your songwriting process that can give your songs the lively feel you’re looking for.

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Copyright 2009 The Mediatunes Project
Written by John Pape Jr. and Steven Spalsbury

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O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: because his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalm 118:1

He Is Good
[VERSE]
        Bm
Oh give thanks
                   F#7
Give thanks to the Lord
         Bm
For He's good
                F#7
The Lord, He is good
        G     F#7         Bm
For His mercy endures forever.
        Em    F#7         Bm     Em   F#7
For His mercy endures forever.

by John Pape, Jr - Copyright © 2000
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I Will Call Out Your Name

[verse]
Faithful and true are You my Lord.
Never ending is your love and devotion.
In times of trouble You are near,
Always ready with Your saving hand of grace.
And when I need someone I can trust,
Lord you are my strength and shield.

[chorus]
I will call out Your name when I need a friend.
I will call out Your name when I need a friend in my life.

[bridge]
I lift my hands
In praise to you Lord
For all that You have done.

[repeat chorus]

Words and Music by John Pape Jr
Copyright © 2003 The Mediatunes Project ASCAP
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“Let it be known to you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead, by Him this man stands here before you whole. This is the “stone which was rejected by you builders, which has become the chief cornerstone.’Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”
Acts 4:10-12

As it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone that causes men to stumble and a rock that makes them fall, and the one who trusts in him will never be put to shame.”
Romans 9:33

Cornerstone - Jesus is the Rock

[VERSE]
True to the Word this Stone refused
by the builders was the Rock of Is-ra-el
So Don't pass by and ignore this Rock or
you will stumble trip and fall.

[CHORUS]
Cornerstone Cornerstone
Jesus is the Rock
Cornerstone Cornerstone
upon this Rock is love, sweet love.

[VERSE]
Be not ashamed don't run away
In your belief in the Rock of Israel
So don't pass by and ignore this Rock or
you will stumbe trip and fall

[BRIDGE]
Build on the Rock
Be firm in your faith
You will know the Lord

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Rev2:-4 (KJV) “Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.”

God is absolutely wonderful. His Grace abounds! The thing to remember is he is faithful even when we are not. This song is directed toward the individual who has wandered off-track. Rather relying on the power available the them through God, they act on their own power. And the result of this action is disastrous. But eventually the believer must return to their first love or there will be serious consequences. This song is for the believer than needs a renew relationship with Jesus.

verse 1
Remember when that special day.
You took me in with open arms.
And at that time you promised me
That You would stay and never leave

chorus
Restore me, bring me back,
Return me to my first love
My first love, will never leave
My frist love, won't forsake me
My first love.

verse2
When I have gone and lost my way.
Trying to do things on my own
You are willing at any time
To take me in with open arms.

Words and Music by John Pape, Jr.
The Mediatunes Project (ASCAP) - Copyright © 2000
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by Richie Gilbert

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I’m Richie Gilbert and I have been passionate about writing songs for many years. I also spend much time in my home recording studio, and am active in pitching my songs to music publishers. To learn more about the craft and business of songwriting,  please visit my website at http://www.inspired-songwriting-tips.com

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God provides for all our needs. Not only that; he desires to lavish in abundance the good things in life.

Everything I'll Ever Need
by John Pape Jr

[Verse 1]
In the morning when I open my eyes
And I see a brand new day
With the beauty of a new sunrise
painted across the sky
And oh so refeshing as this smile come on my face
when I realize that it's you who gives me life
and I thank you Lord

[Chorus]
For everything that I'll ever need
It comes from God
The might King
For He gives to me
Oh so lavishly
Everything that I'll ever need

[Verse 2]
In the evening when I lay down my head
And I think of all you've done
How you helped me face another day
and to give me the chance to say
I am alive always living by your grace
and every breath I beathe is because you give me breath
to praise you Lord

[Bridge]
You own the universe and all it contains
So you give and you give endlessly
according to your grace
according to your grace

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Learning how to play an instrument is certainly a difficult task. Not only do you have to master reading the music, but learning and building the new skills required to play music is also an arduous process. You will certainly need a great amount of determination, patience, co-ordination and a positive mentality to learn a new instrument. But the most important thing you will need is confidence. If you are not confident about playing your instrument, playing music will not only become a lot more difficult, but you might also begin to dislike and not enjoy music altogether. Building confidence is definitely a critical aspect to playing and enjoying great music.

Here are some simple ways to build more confidence with music:

1. PRACTICE, practice, and more practice!!!

   Practicing your newly found skills every day will not only get you more comfortable with your skills, but it will also build more confidence in yourself. You will begin to feel more confident about playing your music if you practice. Practicing for as little as 10 minutes a day will make a big difference in your skills, and you will quickly become more comfortable with playing music. Try it! It is a simple and sure way to help build your confidence with music.

2. PERFORM your music skills in front of others.

   Playing in front of other people, whether it is your family members, friends, or even your pet cat, will boost your confidence immensely. You will not only overcome your lack of confidence, but you also get practice in showcasing your skills in front of an audience!

3. COMPARE your progress with your previous skills.

   Reflecting back on when you started and comparing that with where you are now will help you see the results of hard work, and along with lots of practice, it will help you realize your true potential. You will find that you really have come a long way and have progressed deeply in playing music. This will certainly give you much encouragement to learn and practice even more.

4. LIST REASONS as to why you are a good musician.

   Listing reasons as to why you are good at playing music before you start your practice sessions will make it far easier to help elevate your confidence in yourself and your skills. Try telling yourself “I am a good musician. I love music, and I have improved a lot since I first started playing. I have great potential to learn more and improve my skills”. It will not only give you much needed confidence when you feel down, but it will also help you calm down to set your thoughts straight so you can move forward.

5. RECORD yourself when you play music and LISTEN to it.

   This is a great way to improve your music skills! By recording yourself and then listening back on it, you can pick out your strengths and weaknesses. Improving on your strengths and fixing up your weak points will give you more confidence, and it will surely make you an even greater musician.

6. SET A GOAL.

   Think of a goal or an aspiring musician you want to be like. Setting yourself a goal and disciplining yourself to train to achieve that goal will help you gain confidence in yourself and your skills. Think about how pleasant it would be when you reach that goal! Encourage yourself and keep building on your skills, and you will have reached your goal in no time!

7. BELIEVE in yourself and HAVE FUN!

   The most important thing to building your confidence in music is to believe in yourself, your skills, and have fun! You should play music with passion and really enjoy it to boost your confidence levels.

Remember, you ARE a good musician; you HAVE IMPROVED immensely since you first started, and you have great POTENTIAL to further develop and fine tune your skills! So be confident about yourself and your music skills and have fun!

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