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Becky Morton

Principal of Further Education

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Guildford

Rebecca Morton, Principal of FE at ACM, brings a wealth of experience as a professional musician, vocal coach, musical director, and vocal arranger. With a Masters Degree in Music Psychology in Education, Performance, and Wellbeing, Morton’s career spans over two decades, collaborating with renowned artists such as Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden), Imogen Heap, and Alexander O’Neal. Rebecca’s credits include solo backing vocals for Hitomi Yaida’s UK and Japanese tours, as well as recordings with Crispian Mills and Mattafix. As a vocal coach, Rebecca has worked with artists like James Toseland and Marlon Roudette. At ACM, the opportunity for students to pursue their passions among like-minded peers and exceptional tutors is valued. The advice to students emphasises passion, excellence, reliability, and fun.

Becky Morton

Career credits

I have been a professional musician since 1999. Highlights of my singing career include performing with Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden), Imogen Heap, Alexander O'Neal, Diversity, Sophie Ellis Bexter, Cosmic Rough Riders, Shea Seger, James Taylor Quartet and Gary Barnacle (Level 42, Jamiroquai, Tina Turner, The Clash). I have been the solo backing vocalist for Hitomi Yaida (Yaiko) on her UK and Japanese tour, playing arenas such as Yokohama Arena and Osaka Castle Hall and I appear on the recording Yaiko 'UK Completion' (EMI) and the DVD 'Sound of Clover' (EMI).

I have recorded with Crispian Mills (Kula Shaker) for The Jeevas album '1 2 3 4', (Cowboy UK) and Mattafix for the album 'Rhythms and Hymns' (EMI) and have been on the original cast recordings of 'Clippings' The Musical and 'Guido'. I have collaborated with numerous dance music projects and my vocals can be heard on various compilations such as 'Hed Kandi' and 'Ultra Trance'. I was signed to EMI record label with dance music project 'Ashiva' and I continue to be a regular session singer for various dance music labels.

I have been a professional vocal coach since 2002 and artists I have worked with include James Toseland (Toseland) and Marlon Roudette (Mattafix) as well as various artists on the Global record label.