Jeff Guernsey's Conservatory of Music

TEACHERS

JEFF GUERNSEY - Guitar, Mandolin, Fiddle, Banjo, Bass

Guernsey started taking guitar lessons at age 8, from Jack Marlin (son of legendary fiddler "Sleepy" Marlin). A few years later, he picked up the mandolin, and then the fiddle, and banjo. At age15 he became the Indiana State Fiddle Champion, going on to win State titles in Indiana and Kentucky on various acoustic string instruments.

Guernsey has been a professional musician since 1977, performing with local bands including The Cumberlands, New Horizon, Ron Peake and Open Country, Herb Clinard and the Bluegrass Strings, the Juggernaut Jug Band and others.

In 1989, Guernsey started touring internationally with Grand Ole Opry star and guitar virtuoso Steve Wariner, until 1994, when he went to work in Country superstar Vince Gill's touring band, traveling to every state in the U.S., and across Canada, Europe, and to Japan.

Television credits include Austin City Limits, the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and the Grand Ole Opry, among others.
In 2000, Guernsey gave up national and world touring and began teaching string instruments as his primary occupation, continuing to work occasional tour dates with Steve Wariner, Vince Gill, Jeff White, Olivia Smiley, and Michael Cleveland.


ANNA BLANTON - Violin, Fiddle

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JESSICA BULLOCK

Jessica Bullock began playing piano at the age of 10 after taking private lessons in both cello and voice. She instantly fell in love and has been passionate about piano ever since. At the age of 14, she was already leading worship services on the piano as well as accompanying choirs, solo vocalists and instrumentalists. At that time, she began taking private pipe organ lessons as well to add to her expanding repertoire. At 17, Jessica auditioned for several music schools, receiving scholarships to Geneva University, Cedarville University and Capital University for music performance. Jessica chose to pursue a degree in Finance and Marketing from LeTourneau University and later completed her degree at Liberty University in Lynchburg, VA. At that time, she took a break from music, focusing on her career in business. In Fall 2013, Jessica relocated to the Louisville, KY area. Jessica missed music dearly and in Summer 2016, chose to quit her job to pursue a career in music. She now serves as the Choir Accompanist at Grace Lutheran Church, Praise Band Director at Centenary United Methodist Church, Rehearsal Accompanist and Piano Lab Teacher at Floyd Central High School, Accompanist for Floyd County Youth Symphony Festival Orchestra, and Keyboardist for the local band The Southern Sirens. In addition, she teaches private piano lessons and plays for numerous gigs in the area.



STAN MOON - Guitar, Piano

Stan Moon began his musical education at age 5 with piano lessons, At age 12, he took trumpet lessons and played with his Junior High and High School Band. Stan taught himself to play guitar at age 15. After graduating from college with a BS degree in Psychology, he enlisted in the Navy,and studied guitar at the Armed Forces School of Music. After graduation, he became a member of the Navy Show Band, and played guitar with them all over North and South America for two years. he served his last year in the Navy as the guitar instructor for the School of Music.

After 4 years in the Navy, Stan moved to Louisville KY, where he played many gigs with world-renowned jazz guitarist Jimmy Rainey. Stan and Jimmy did a Homefront Radio performance that aired nationally on NPR.

From there, Stan went to Cincinatti, where he played shows with Jim Neighbors, John Davidson, and others. After escaping the fire at the Beverly Hills Supper Club (with John Davidson), Stan moved back to Louisville, where he began performing on shows with Anthony Quinn, Debbie Boone, The Louisville Orchestra, and many Louisville bands. Stan has been giving private Guitar, Piano, and Bass lessons for over 40 years.

Stan's musical interest are diversified. He is the composer and producer of 3 Easy Listening Instrumental cd's; "Romantic Moods", "Piano Moods", and "Heartstrings" which have been distributed nationally.