Lessons
Mahjong Lessons in Milwaukee
I teach American Mah Jongg (National Mah Jongg League rules) anywhere in the Milwaukee area: your living room, a clubhouse, wherever a card table fits. Group lessons are $50/person for a 2-hour session; private 1-on-1 coaching is $150 for two hours. I bring all the tiles, racks, cards, and mats, and you’re playing real hands on day one.
Pick your path
Group or private? Here’s the honest difference
Group lessons
The way I recommend for almost every beginner. Mahjong is a four-player table game, so learning with your own group of 3 or more means every lesson is a real game night. Three sessions and most groups are running their own weekly table.
$50/person · 2 hours
Group lessonsPrivate 1-on-1
Focused coaching at your pace, perfect for refreshers, strategy tune-ups, and players coming back to the game after years away. (Total beginners usually do better in a group, and I’ll tell you so.)
$150/session · 2 hours
Private lessonsHow lessons work
Four steps from curious to clacking
1
Text Julie
A quick text or email is all it takes. Tell me who’s playing and whether anyone has held a tile before.
2
Pick your table & time
We find a time that actually works for your group. No booking widgets, no automated calendars, just a conversation.
3
I bring everything
Tiles, racks, NMJL cards, table mats: the whole kit shows up with me. You supply the table and the snacks.
4
You’re playing day one
No hour of lecture before you touch a tile. You’ll be playing real, guided hands in your very first session.
Pricing
Simple, upfront pricing
| Lesson | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Group lesson | 2 hours · 3 or more players | $50/person |
| Private 1-on-1 | 2 hours | $150/session |
I recommend 3 sessions for brand-new players. Planning a mahjong party or a corporate event? Those are priced as packages.
Good questions
What new players ask me
Do I need my own mahjong set?+
Nope! I bring everything to lessons: tiles, racks, pushers, and cards. If you fall in love with the game (you will) and want your own set later, I keep an honest buying guide in the [resources](/resources) section.
How many people can join a lesson?+
Groups of 4 or 8 are ideal. Mahjong is a four-player game, so full tables mean everyone plays real hands. Private 1-on-1 sessions are available too, though total beginners usually learn faster (and laugh more) in a group.
Where do you teach?+
All over Milwaukee and the nearby suburbs: your living room, your office, your club, or a partner venue. I come to you and bring all the materials.
How do I schedule a lesson?+
Text or email me (no booking software, on purpose). Every group is different, so we'll have a quick conversation and find a time that actually works. Text (414) 755-9845 or use the [contact form](/contact).
Grab your friends. I’ll grab the tiles.
Text or email is fastest. Tell me about your group and I’ll suggest the right lesson to start with.