Gadget Gals’ Musical Merry-Making Guide

November 20, 2024

Get into the festive spirit by filling your home with holiday music! With a music app on your phone, you can find endless Christmas playlists and songs to keep the season merry and bright. Here’s a guide to some popular music apps, how to download them, and how to find holiday music.

Popular Music Apps

These apps are free to download and offer plenty of holiday tunes:

  1. Spotify
  2. Pandora
  3. Amazon Music
  4. Apple Music
  5. YouTube Music

How to Download a Music App

For iPhone (App Store):

  1. Tap the App Store icon.
  2. Type the app name (e.g., “Spotify”) in the search bar.
  3. Tap Get and follow the prompts to download the app.

For Android (Google Play Store):

  1. Tap the Play Store icon.
  2. Type the app name (e.g., “Pandora”) in the search bar.
  3. Tap Install and wait for it to download.

How to Use a Music App to Find Holiday Music

1. Open the App and Create an Account

  • Follow the app’s instructions to sign up or log in. Most apps have a free option.

2. Search for Holiday Music

  • Look for a search bar (often at the top of the screen).
  • Type in keywords like “Holiday Playlist”, “Christmas Music”, or your favorite artist (e.g., Bing Crosby or Mariah Carey).

3. Choose a Playlist or Station

  • Spotify: Look for curated holiday playlists like Christmas Classics or Holiday Hits.
  • Pandora: Search for “Holiday Radio” or “Christmas Radio” to start a station that plays similar songs.
  • Amazon Music: Browse their “Holiday” section for themed playlists and albums.
  • Apple Music: Look for Essential Christmas or Peaceful Holiday playlists.
  • YouTube Music: Search for holiday playlists or live streams of Christmas music.

4. Press Play and Enjoy

  • Tap on a playlist or station to start playing.
  • Adjust the volume and connect to a speaker for better sound if needed!

Extra Tips

  • Offline Listening: Some apps let you download playlists to listen without using Wi-Fi. Look for a “Download” button.
  • Create Your Own Playlist: On most apps, you can save your favorite songs into a personal playlist. Look for a “+” or “Save” button.
  • Explore Genres: Apps like Spotify and Pandora offer a mix of classic carols, jazz holiday hits, and even upbeat modern tracks for every mood.

With these easy-to-use apps, you’ll have all the holiday music you need to make your days merry and bright!

Pam Overly
Author: Pam Overly

Digital and Media Manager for New Westsiders (NWS). I moved to Avon Lake from Overland Park, Kansas, in 2013 and joined NWS later that year. I’ve served on the board as Historian and President and have also chaired several interest groups.

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