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Beginner guides, behind-the-scenes peeks, and everything I'm learning along the way.
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The Mahjong Made Simple method.
Why most beginners struggle, and the three-part approach I built after my own disastrous first lesson in 2019. The method that gets students playing real games in 2.5 hours, with no overwhelm.
Mahjong Near St. Pete Beach
Whether you live on the beach or you're here for the season, there's a mahjong table closer than you think. Here's where to learn and play near St. Pete Beach, and how to keep playing once you head home.
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Your first game, on two pages.
The sheet my Mahjong 101 students take home: the 152 tiles, the six building blocks, how to read the card, and what to do on your turn. It's yours free.
You'll also get Gaia's Mahjong Table, my weekly note with new posts, what's happening at the tables across Tampa Bay, and tips that don't make the blog.
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Beginner-friendly lessons across St. Pete and Tampa Bay, private, group and on Zoom. The fastest path from "I'm curious" to "I'm hooked."