Private 1:1 Lesson on Zoom

  • Choose Your Date & Time

    Schedule your Mahjong learning at your convenience. Pick a date & time that works best for you.

  • I Bring Expertise, You Bring Your Mahjong Set

    To get the most out of our virtual Mahjong lessons, you’ll need your own set of tiles. Don’t have a set yet? I’m happy to recommend some great options to get you started!

  • Learn With a Certified Instructor

    With my experience and the credentials to back it up, I’ll make sure you get top-notch guidance every step of the way. You’re in expert hands - so relax, shuffle up, and let’s play!

  • Enjoy an Immersive Experience

    Each Mahjong lesson runs about 1 hour - plenty of time for learning, laughter, and a little friendly tile-flipping! It’s the perfect excuse to get you introduced to this social, fun time.

Meeting over Zoom makes it easy to learn and play, no matter where you are!

1-hour · $70

Get ready to dive into your newest obsession! My virtual lesson is the perfect starting point for beginners looking to learn American Mahjong in the comfort of their home.

During your lesson, you’ll:

  • Learn the rules and flow of American Mahjong (perfect for beginners)

  • Build confidence to actually understand the strategy

  • Get personalized feedback and tips

  • Ask all your questions in a safe, supportive space

Think of this as sitting down with your Mahjong coach - I'll help you shortcut the overwhelm and start playing with confidence.

Perfect for:

  • Beginners who want to finally learn to play

  • Confident beginners who want to level up their strategy

  • Players who feel “stuck” and want personalized tips to pivot and win

Investment: 

$70 for a 60-minute Zoom lesson for 1-2 persons; if you have a larger group, please contact me for pricing and arrangements. 

What You’ll Need:

  • Your Own Mahjong Set: You must have an American Mahjong set with racks to participate in the lesson. Be sure to purchase a set for American Mahjong (152 tiles including 8 jokers) and not a Chinese Mahjong set (144 tiles, no jokers).

    • You can buy a very reasonably priced starter set at Amazon. Or, if you know you'll want to stay with Mahjong beyond our lesson, you may want to get a set that's a step up (actually, several steps up). Here are my recommendations.  

    • Please be sure you get not only a tile set but also a set of 4 racks with pushers. This is what we use in American Mahjong (NMJL rules) play, and you need to have both the tiles and the racks available for your lesson to get the most out of our time together. Some sets from Amazon may include the racks, whereas sets from smaller, independent sellers may not. If you're in doubt, please contact me before committing to a purchase.

  • Your Own National Mah Jongg League Current Year Card: You must have the current year NMJL card for this lesson. You can order one directly from me or from the National Mah Jongg League. 

  • This lesson is for 1-2 participants. If you have a larger group for Zoom learning, please contact me.

  • ☆☆☆☆☆

    Gaia teaches an excellent lesson! She is thorough and patient. We had a larger group take a virtual lesson with a big time difference and Gaia made it so easy for us. Everyone left the lesson with an understanding of how to play and a desire to continue playing. Thank you so much Gaia, we had a lot of fun!

    Lauren

  • ☆☆☆☆☆

    Gaia is a wonderful teacher!! I feel so much more confident after a two hour lesson. I learned so much! I HIGHLY recommend her.

    Kathy

  • ☆☆☆☆☆

    I would highly recommend Gaia.I learned so much in just two sessions because Gaia is a most excellent teacher. The lessons were well-organized and handouts extremely helpful and lessons were fun! At the conclusion of our lessons she introduced me to on-line mahjong so I can practice on my own before joining a group.

    Maria