I'm not quite sure how to put this... I know you say that the best chord is the one that supports the melody and that the melody and chords are inherently connected to each other... but I guess I'm wondering if you got any tips on working out specific chord voicings? I can come up with chords that I think are a good fit with the melody.. but too often I find myself just doubling the chord in my left and right hand (on piano btw) which probably isn't the best thing to do.
never do that. that's like drawing your character's face on their head and their ass at the same time