“If you had the chance to take lessons from Little Walter, Big Walter, William Clarke, George Smith, James Cotton, Junior Wells, Kim Wilson or Rick Estrin - would you? I think taking lessons with Dennis is like learning from all of them at once. Dennis can teach much more than I can learn.”

- Jim (local student from NY)

"I have been taking lessons from Dennis for over two years.  Dennis is a great teacher. He's easy to understand and clear in his instruction. Dennis has a phenomenal knowledge of the great harp players and their techniques. Most important for me, he is always inspirational and keeps me progressing in my skill and understanding."

- Larry (local student from NJ)

“I have taken two semesters of lessons with Dennis.  As an intermediate player when I began, Dennis has definitely helped me achieve the next level in my playing.  Learning tongue-blocked bending has been challenging, but rewarding, and has expanded the my versatility. Dennis’ approach to music theory, has helped my understanding of music tremendously. I now consider myself a musician, not just a harp player.  Even long distance, these lessons are a great value for the money!”

- Gregg (online student from TX)

“I have been playing harmonica for approx 35 yrs. I started taking lessons with Dennis in October ‘05, and people have noticed a big improvement in my playing since then. He is very responsible with his scheduling and never tries to cut the lessons short…if anything he gives you more than your allotted time. I would recommend him to anyone who is interested in furthering their playing technique and understanding what it is that they are doing while playing. I plan on continuing with Dennis as long as I am learning.”

- Kevin (online student from CT)

“It has been my pleasure to have become one of your students…from the time we had our first "in person" session, to our current setup of doing the online sessions. I have become a full time Tounge Blocker thanks to you! Also, my ears have been hearing & listening for things I never would have picked up on my own. I must say, I am a much better & more comfortable player, since I started sessions with you…Thanks for ALL your help!”

- John (online student from NY)

“Dennis Gruenling's online lessons are as good as any face to face lessons.  The setting is just as intimate, and soon you forget the web cams - it becomes just you and Dennis.  I think in many ways his lessons are better than any thing one might find locally or from books. Dennis is one of the premier contemporary players of the day, his albums have won awards, and yet teaches you as if he cares more about your progress than anything else in that hour.  He does not preach his way is the only way, but he is one of a very small group of people that can teach you the Blues the way the Blues should be played.

P.S. Don't tell him he could charge more for lessons.  For the quality of the teacher, these prices are a bargain.”

- Jeff (online student from NY)

“Until recently I have been mostly self taught from ‘how-to’ books and cd's. I have only been taking lessons for a short time, but I have been very happy with the results as I have already seen a big improvement in my technique. Before I started learning from Dennis, I thought that it was impossible to bend notes while tongue blocking, but have picked it up really fast by practicing the exercises taught to me in the lessons. I am learning so much faster than I ever could by going through instructional material without a coach. I live in a rural area, but Dennis' live online instruction method is just as effective for me as being in the same room together for our lessons.”

- Steve (online student from CA)