He transformed the first floor of his family's home into a conservatory-workshop, where he wrote songs, transcribed recordings, rehearsed with the many musicians who were nearly constantly drifting in and out, and discussed Biblical and esoteric concepts with whomever was interested.
Fu in questo periodo che nacque la "Sonny Blount Orchestra", band disciplinata in grado di suonare in una grande varietà di stili musicali differenti.