If you’re a fan of upbeat power-pop music that is full of catchy hooks and just the right amount of energy, chances are you’ve heard of Allstar Weekend. This California-based band is made up of the talented Zach Porter (lead vocals, guitar), Nathan Darmody (lead guitar, backing vocals), Cameron Quiseng (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Michael Martinez (drums). Formed in 2008, their music has been described as “poppy enough for the young crowd, but edgy enough for older listeners.”

If you’re interested in learning to sing like Allstar Weekend, here are some tips to get you started.

• Start with the basics

Before you begin to imitate any artist’s singing style, it’s important to establish a strong foundation. Work on your breathing technique, posture, pitch accuracy, and tone quality. Singing Carrots provides some great resources to help you with these basics, including articles on how to analyze your voice. Breathing is also very important in singing, and Breath support and active and passive breathing are great articles to get you started.

• Practice your falsetto

One of the signature elements of Allstar Weekend’s vocal style is their use of falsetto. This technique involves a switch to a higher vocal register, resulting in a lighter, breathier tone. Songs like Teenage Hearts and Blame it on September showcase this technique in action. To learn to sing like Allstar Weekend, it's important to practice your falsetto. The Pitch Training feature of Singing Carrots is great for this, as it provides exercises to help you develop your range and agility.

• Pay attention to vocal dynamics

Allstar Weekend songs are full of vocal dynamics, which refer to changes in vocal volume and intensity. Their songs like Not Your Birthday and Come Down With Love feature many examples of this vocal technique. To emulate their style, focus on varying the intensity of your vocals and experiment with pushing certain lines harder than others. To do this, try practicing with Singing Carrot's Pitch Monitor for visual feedback on your vocals.

• Experiment with different registers

Allstar Weekend is known to use a balance of chest voice and head voice in their singing, which results in a full, powerful sound. In songs like Dance Forever and Mr. Wonderful, you can hear how they use distinct registers to create a unique vocal style. To learn singing like Allstar Weekend, it's important to work on your voice registers, including your mix or bridge register. The Voice Registers & Vocal Break article on Singing Carrots goes into greater detail on this subject.

• Develop performance skills

Allstar Weekend shows are full of energy and excitement, and they’re known for their engaging live performances. Whether you’re performing on stage or in your living room, it’s important to connect with your audience and deliver a memorable show. To develop your performance skills, check out Singing Carrots articles on stage fright and tips for performing on stage. As well as watching the Videos on emotion-control/Performing.

Overall, learning to sing like Allstar Weekend requires a combination of vocal technique, style, and showmanship. With practice and the help of Singing Carrots’ resources, you can develop your own unique style and become an Allstar Weekend-style performer in no time.