How to Write a Christmas Song

Summary: Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Jingle all the way to a new Christmas song. Christmas carols and Christmas songs have become part of American culture and the holiday season wouldn't be the same without them. Tales of love and love lost, biblical Christmas tales and snowy folklore, Christmas songs are a genre in and of themselves and whether they are being played in a department store or being sung with friends around a fire, Christmas music is a type of music all songwriters should at least attempt writing at some point in time in their careers.

In this free video series, watch as singer/songwriter Erica Lane teaches how to write a Christmas song. Learn how to find inspiration, develop a song structure, write lyrics, tune the guitar, and strum the guitar in these easy step by step tutorials. Find out more about songwriting and music theory thanks to the experts at ExpertVillage.