One small songwriting choice can completely change how your chorus feels. Instead of resolving to the tonic (the "one" chord) in your verse, try saving it until the chorus. As your progression circles around that resolution, your listener starts to *want* that moment of arrival. Then, when the chorus finally lands on the one chord, it can feel like a deep breath, a release, a coming home. Try this on your next song: • Keep the verse away from the tonic. • Let the tension build naturally. • Open the chorus with the one chord and notice how much more satisfying it feels. It's a simple technique, but it can make a chorus feel more memorable, emotional, and earned. If you're ready to explore more songwriting tools like this—and spend time writing alongside an inspiring community, I'd love to have you join us at my Nashville Songwriting Retreat. Click the link in my bio to learn more. #choruswriting #songwritingtips #songwritingtechniques #songwriter #nashvillesongwriting
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