Your clients need something to do. I have the tiles.
MAHJONG FOR EVENT PROS · PLANNERS, HOSTS, CONSULTANTS
You plan the shower, style the flowers or host the guests. I bring American mahjong to their group, teach everyone to play and run it start to finish. You get a new experience to offer and a referral fee for every group you send.
Everyone is talking about mahjong.
Your clients are hearing about it everywhere. It's the fastest-rising social trend in the country.
4,467%
one-year jump in searches for mahjong clubs
Yelp 2026 Trend Forecast
819%
one-year jump in searches for mahjong lessons
Yelp 2026 Trend Forecast
350k+
members of the National Mah Jongg League
NMJL
The wave isn't coming to Tampa Bay. It's already here. WUSF reported in 2026 that mahjong is growing across the region, with new clubs popping up from Tampa to St. Pete.
"Men have golf. Women have mahjong."
Made for people who plan the fun.
If you give people something to do, mahjong belongs on your list.
- Bridal consultants and wedding planners: showers, bachelorette weekends, welcome parties
- Florists and stylists who host workshops and celebrations
- Airbnb and vacation rental hosts who want something special for their guests
- Event planners and concierge services looking for a fresh activity
What you don't need.
- A venue. We play wherever your clients are: a rental, a home, a private room.
- A corporate title. You don't have to be an in-house organizer.
- A club. No country club or pickleball club required.
How it works.
01
Tell me about your client.
The occasion, the headcount, the date and where they'll be.
02
I send a custom quote.
Built for that group, in writing, so you can pass it straight to your client.
03
I bring everything and teach.
Tiles, racks, mats and teaching. Your client's group learns, then plays a real game. You earn a referral fee.
Pricing: every group gets a custom quote, and you earn a referral fee for every group you send. I share the details when we talk.
Want something else, or something different? I can customize the scope and the price for your clients. Tell me what you have in mind.
Who's behind it
Meet Gaia.
I'm Gaia Banovich, founder of Master Your Mahjong. I've taught more than 3,000 students since 2023 and built mahjong programs with more than a dozen venues around Tampa Bay. My Mahjong Made Simple method takes people from their first tile to a real game, and keeps them coming back.
Certified American Mahjong Instructor · Founding Member, Mahj Life Instructors Guild · 2025 AMJA Favorite Instructor nominee · Featured on FOX13
From my partners.
Venues and businesses I build mahjong programs with.
"Beyond being an excellent teacher, Gaia is organized, professional, reliable, and a true pleasure to work with."
"Beyond teaching the game, Gaia has helped us build something even more meaningful: a true sense of community."
"From day one, Gaia has been incredibly reliable, communicative, and professional."
Questions about partnering with me.
Do my clients need to know how to play?
No. Most groups start from zero.
How is it priced?
Every group gets a custom quote, based on the headcount, the length and where we play.
How does the referral work?
You earn a referral fee for every group you send my way. I share the details when we talk.
Where do you teach?
Around St. Petersburg and across Tampa Bay, at homes, rentals and private rooms.
What do my clients need to provide?
A chair for every player and table space to play. I bring the rest.
Send me the group. I'll bring the game.
Tell me what you plan or host, and I'll send you what you need to offer mahjong to your clients.