A welcoming, supportive space to learn, grow, and become the player you’re meant to be.
Whether you’re brand new to American Mahjong or returning to the tiles after time away, you deserve a learning experience that feels calm, encouraging, and confidence-building. My approach blends practical instruction with a growth mindset because Mahjong is more than a game. It’s connection, creativity, strategy, and joy shared around the table.
Below you’ll find beginner-friendly classes, strategy sessions, and personalized coaching designed to meet you exactly where you are and help you become the player you want to be.
American Mahjong Fundamentals (Beginner-Friendly)
If you’re new to the game, this supportive session gives you everything you need to feel comfortable, confident, and ready to play. No pressure, just learning at your own pace with encouragement every step of the way.
You’ll learn:
- Tile & Card Basics — understanding how everything fits together
- How to Build a Hand — simple, clear hand-building fundamentals
- Etiquette & Game Flow — what to expect at the table
- How to Read the Card — making sense of the patterns
- Charleston Basics — easy-to-understand passing strategy
- Guided Practice & Q&A — a supportive space to ask anything
If you’ve ever said, “I want to learn, but I’m nervous,” this class is for you. You’ll walk away feeling empowered, connected, and excited to keep going.
A minimum of 2 hours of instruction is recommended to learn the fundamentals.
Popular Coaching Topics
For players who want clarity, consistency, and a stronger strategy.
This coaching experience is perfect if you know the basics but want to deepen your understanding, strengthen your decision-making, and grow your confidence. Whether you need a refresher or want targeted skill-building, your session is tailored to your unique goals.
Choose one topic or mix several. Your learning journey is your own.
Charleston Strategy: Balancing Offense & Defense
The Charleston sets the tone for the entire hand. Together, we’ll explore how to:
- make smart, steady decisions during each pass
- Choose tiles that strengthen your hand
- pass with purpose, not panic
- recognize early clues about your opponents
- balance offense and defense with more confidence
You’ll leave with a grounding strategy that brings calm and intention to every game.
Mah Jongg Strategy: Building a Better Hand
Every deal offers an opportunity. In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Identify the strengths in your starting tiles
- Choose a direction with clarity
- adjust gracefully when the game shifts
- understand risk vs. reward
- manage the hand from Charleston to the final wall
This is a supportive way to elevate your strategic mindset and bring more clarity to your decisions.
Defensive Play: How to Read the Table
If you want to feel more in control of your choices, this is for you.
You’ll learn how to:
- Use the Charleston to gather early information
- read exposures with confidence
- make safer discards
- pivot effectively from offense to defense
Great for players who want to sharpen their awareness and protect their hand without losing the fun of the game.
Additional Topics
- Position Awareness
- Strategy by the Wall
- Table vision and pattern recognition
If you don’t see what you’re looking for, I’ll adjust the lesson to fit your goals. Your growth is the center of every session.
Online Coaching
You’ll get individualized guidance that will help build confidence and clarity.
Whether you’re brand new or ready to refine your strategy, this coaching experience meets you where you are. Every session is personalized, supportive, and rooted in a growth mindset because Mahjong is more than a game.
Book a time that works for you, settle in with your card, I Love Mahj, and Zoom. (Tiles optional.) Let’s build your skills step by step.
In-Person Private Coaching (Phoenix Area)
Perfect for hands-on learners who enjoy face-to-face instruction, shared learning, and practicing with real tiles.
$35 per hour
2-hour minimum
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A Learning Experience Rooted in Community
My goal is to help you feel confident, supported, and inspired. Mahjong becomes easier and infinitely more fun when you learn in a warm, judgment-free environment where every question is welcome.
