← All States

Mahjong Teachers in California

18 teachers found in California.

Andie Weinstein

Modern Mahj

Location: Los Angeles

Phone: 9495003071

Email: modernmahj@gmail.com

Website: https://www.modern-mahj.com/, modern-mahj.com

Instagram: @modrnmahj

Notes: Hello! I truly enjoy teaching mahjong, helping to build new skills and connections between people using the game as a conduit! I have a whimsical, yet foundational style that works well in both small and large groups. I look forward to hearing from you!

Beth Cohan

Mahjong Social

Location: Agoura Hills

Phone: 410-960-0120, 4109600120

Email: bethacohan@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mahjongsocial.la, @MahjongSocial.LA

Notes: Mahjong Social offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced training sessions for groups of 4-8 women. Sessions are held in students homes, which I find to be a comfortable and conducive environment, fostering camaraderie and learning. Each session is led by an experienced and certified instructor with a passion for teaching and playing American Mahjong.

Donna Eschen, Dopnna Eschen

Location: Santa Maria

Phone: 8057203839

Email: puffins@aol.com

Notes: I am accredited by the School of American Mah Jongg. I teach small groups, run tournaments and publish a Mah Jongg Newsletter bimonthly. I teach all over the Central Coast of Calif.

Janice Rubin

BIG L

Location: Glendale

Phone: 9144190211

Email: janierubin@gmail.com

Leslie Friedman

MahjonggMarin

Location: Corte Madera

Phone: 415 823-2022, 4158232022

Email: mahjonggmarin@gmail.com

Website: https://Mahjonggmarin.com, Mahjonggmarin.com

Notes: Beginning American mahjongg sessions consist of four, two hour sessions for a minimum of four, maximum of eight. 3 hour Strategy sessions offered.

Mahjong at Deena’s, Deena Holcomb

Mahjong at Deena’s

Location: San Diego, Solana Beach, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carmel Valley, Cardiff, Rancho Santa Fe

Phone: 6198408267

Email: mahjongatdeenas@gmail.com

Website: Mahjongatdeenas.com

Instagram: @mahjongatdeenas

Notes: Beginner and experienced player classes, socials, membership, events and feel-good connections in San Diego and beyond.

Marlene Rich

Location: Palm Desert

Phone: 310-993-4179, 3109934179

Email: mrich130@gmail.com

Notes: I have been teaching for the past 10 years, and love this game. I teach as a series of 4 to 5 lessons. You don’t need a thing! Just bring yourself and your sense of humor.

Monica Kwon

Mahjong with Momo

Location: Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes

Phone: 6506198238

Email: momokwon@gmail.com

Instagram: Mahjong with Momo, https://www.instagram.com/momokwon

Notes: I generally teach private lessons in groups of 4-8 people and have held mahjong events at a local restaurant. I’ve taught close to 400 people how to play mahjong. I teach in and around Southern California.

Nakelle Fitzpatrick

The Fitz. Social

Location: Carmel

Phone: 8316019301

Email: nakelle@thefitzsocial.com

Website: Website launching soon!

Instagram: @thefitzsocial

Notes: We teach mahjong from the basics to advanced play in a way that feels social, approachable, and fun! Always focused on building confidence at the table.

Pamela Cheatwood

Location: Bakersfield

Phone: 661-619-9725, 6616199725

Email: cheatwoodp@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pcheatwood

Notes: I love and teach American Mah Jongg!

Pamela Williamson

Wanna Mahjong

Location: Huntington Beach, Irvine, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach

Phone: 949-239-5048, 9492395048

Email: pamelawilliamson2011@gmail.com, wannamahjong@gmail.com

Website: www.wannamahjong.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wannamahjong, https://www.instagram.com/wannamahjong/

Notes: Your one-stop shop for all things Mahjong instruction! I’m based in beautiful Newport Beach, California, but my roots run deep in the heart of Minnesota. I’m married and have two incredible teenage boys. I fell head over heels in love with Mahjong and have been teaching for over a year — and I bring the same joy and enthusiasm to every single lesson! I believe learning should be fun, welcoming, and full of celebration. One of my favorite things is making sure everyone walks away having won at least one game — because that feeling of success is what keeps you coming back for more! My goal is to build a vibrant, welcoming Mahjong community here in Southern California — where we play together consistently and sprinkle Mahjong knowledge like confetti wherever we go. I’m a huge advocate for lifelong learning, and my door is always open. Never hesitate to reach out with questions — no matter how big or small! When I’m not playing or teaching Mahjong, I love spending time with my family, traveling, and embracing the joy that comes from meaningful connection and play.

Rob Ollander-Krane

Ho Ho Ho Green Dragon

Location: Palm Desert

Phone: 4155160325

Email: hohohogreendragon@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hohohogreendragon/

Notes: I teach Chinese Mahjong (not the American version that uses an annual card). I teach 4 different classes: - Intro (covers the basics and gets you playing) - Scoring (adds a deeper level of strategy to the game and reveals that not all sets of tiles have the same value) - Settling the Score (allows you to compare your score to other players) - Limit Hands and Winning Strategies (special high point value hands and strategies to win)

Ronni Rice

Marvelous Mrs Mahj

Location: Los Angeles — Los Angeles County, CA

Phone: (818) 406-6634, 818-406-6634

Email: marvelousmrsmahj@gmail.com

Website: http://marvelousmrsmahj.com, marvelousmrsmahj.com

Instagram: MarvelousMrsMahj

Notes: I teach American Mahjong with humor and lots of patience!!! I love (almost) nothing more than sharing my passion for this complex, yet very fun and addictive game.

Sandra Novack

Location: San Diego, North County

Phone: 7606850178

Email: sandra.novack31@gmail.com

Notes: I have been playing for 25 years and teaching American Mah Jongg for 10 years following the National Mah Jongg League rules. My specialty is beginners! I teach to groups of five or more and come to you with all the equipment and materials to learn.

Stephanie Barmmer

MahjWithMoxi

Location: San Francisco

Phone: 4158301962

Email: stephe27@me.com

Website: www.mahjwithmoxi.com

Instagram: @mahjwithmoxi.com

Notes: I love teaching American Mahjong & I make it very understandable & my students are playing after 2 hours of lessons!

Sue Matthias

Location: San Jose

Phone: 408-314-1518

Email: sarah4sue@yahoo.com

Notes: Started playing Mahj at about age 10...(Playing off&on for many years! I'm now 89!) Create class-booklets to cover the "Magic of Mahj" Instruction! Very interactive, fun and well-received! "There is laughing in Mah Jongg!" vs "No crying in baseball!")

TRISH NORNHOLD

BAM BAM MAHJONG

Location: ALAMO & PALM SPRINGS

Phone: 714-585-0919

Email: mahjongwithtrish@gmail.com

Instagram: @BamBam_Mahjong

Notes: We teach in the Bay Area of Northern California and Palm Springs. We offer 2 classes @ 101 & 102. We hold open play events.

Toby Salk

Mah Jongg for Everyone

Location: Berkeley & Bay Area, Berkeley

Phone: 510-334-4516, 5103344516

Email: tobysmj@gmail.com

Website: http://www.tobysmj.com/index.htm/, mahjonggforeveryone.com

Notes: I teach American Style. I have been playing for over 50 years and teaching for about twenty. I have co authored a book, American Mah Jongg for Everyone. I give Power Point talks on the history, culture and beauty of Mah Jongg.