Learn to Play American Mahjong
My lessons teach you the game without taking the fun out of it. Learn the card, understand the flow, and actually enjoy playing.
For friends, groups, or anyone who’s been mahjong-curious.
First Draft
A beginner lesson
A clear, thoughtful introduction to American Mahjong.
We’ll cover the fundamentals—from the tiles to the flow of the game—then play together so you can put it all into practice.
Designed to help it actually start to make sense.
All materials provided—just show up.
Hosted in Los Angeles
$100 per person • 3 hours • Played in tables of 4
Second Draft
A refresher & guided play
Where it starts to come together.
Designed for players who know the basics but still feel a little lost (which is completely normal). We’ll play together with guidance, layer in strategy, and help you start recognizing what to look for in a hand.
Designed to get you comfortable enough to sit down and play.
All materials provided—just show up.
Hosted in Los Angeles
$75 per person • 2 hours • Played in tables of 4
Young Hollywood
A youth beginner lesson
An introduction to mahjong that’s got rizz.
Taught alongside my daughter, these sessions are designed to be fun, social, and easy to follow—paced for shorter attention spans and the way kids naturally pick things up.
Snacks included
Hosted in Los Angeles
Shorter session • $75 per player • Played in tables of 4
Charleston in Charge
Stop guessing, start passing with purpose
If the Charleston feels like a guessing game, this is where it clicks. We’ll walk through what to pass, what to keep, and how to read the table from the very first move.
Designed to help you feel more confident before the game even begins.
All materials provided—just show up.
$65 per person • 2 hours • Played in tables of 4
Hosted in Los Angeles
Art of the Deal
Dealing, demystified.
Dealing can look intimidating, but once you understand the rhythm, it’s surprisingly straightforward.
We’ll break it down step by step so you can deal confidently, keep the game moving, and actually know what you’re doing at the table.
$65 per person • 2 hours • Played in tables of 4
Hosted in Los Angeles
3-2-1 Mahjong
Because four isn’t always happening
No fourth player? No problem. In this class, you’ll learn how to play mahjong with one, two, or three players—without losing the flow of the game.
We’ll cover simple adjustments so you can still play, practice, and enjoy it anytime.
$65 per person • 2 hours
Hosted in Los Angeles