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Latest update: February 2023. Dead links removed.
Following the Teachers List are just a few of the most essential mah-jongg links, selected from among the many mah-jongg links in FAQ 4b. Click a link to jump directly to the type of links you're looking for:
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| State | City/Area | Type of M.J. | Name | Website/Tel./Details | |
| AZ | Chandler Area (Mesa, Gilbert, Phoenix) | American | Eden Siegler | esiegler@hotmail.com | Tel. 847-338-4000 |
| AZ | Scottsdale, East Valley, Phoenix | American | Donna Huisinga | donnahuisinga31@gmail.com | I teach small groups--you need to have a minimum of 3 interested people. |
| AZ | Scottsdale | American | Vicki Errigo Hunt | vehunt@cox.net | I teach at Valley of the Sun JCC, in Scottsdale, and I also do private instruction. I’m available teach families and groups at community centers, hotels, senior centers, and private residences. |
| AZ | Scottsdale/Prescott | American | Andrea Korff | mandakorff@cox.net | A finely tuned program offered for both beginners and those needing a refresher. Currently teaching at Foothills Library. |
| AZ | Scottsdale | American | Sharry Fassett | sharrycrna@gmail.com | Available to teach American Mah Jongg, Beginning, Intermediate or Advanced (Getting tournament ready) Private or groups |
| AZ | Scottsdale | American | Peggy Alexander | peggyjalexander@gmail.com | I teach groups as small as 3 in North Scottsdale. Phone number 480-488-3006 |
| CA | Bakersfield | American | Pamela Cheatwood | cheatwoodp@gmail.com | I love teaching American Mah Jongg using NMJL rules. Group or private lessons available. |
| CA | Berkeley & Bay Area | American | Toby Salk | tobysmj@gmail.com | Website |
| CA | Camarillo | American | Merrily Lewis | Merrily321@gmail.com | I prefer small groups of 4 to 9 students. |
| CA | El Dorado Hills | Chinese Classical | Kathy Limm | ashnewal@gmail.com | |
| CA | Los Angeles | American | Joyce McShane | iamjoyoous@gmail.com | (310) 837-8520. I teach at Roxbury Park Recreation Center twice a week. Call me! |
| CA | L.A. San Fernando Valley | American | Judi Nachenberg | judi@mahjonggfunla.com | Website |
| [Not stated] | Marin County | American | Jessica Frederick | jesskoran@aol.com | |
| CA | Marin County/San Rafael | American | Suzan Dexter | suzanmahj@gmail.com | |
| CA | Menlo Park | American | Irene Jones | jones.irene@sbcglobal.net | Tel. 650-854-3228 |
| CA | Palm Springs | Classical Chinese | Lise Baadh | psmahjong@gmail.com | I teach virtually to groups (up to 8) anywhere via FaceTime and in person in the Coachella Valley (general classes and private groups). I’ve taught for over 350 students. I teach an Intro class, then Scoring and Advanced/Strategy classes. |
| CA | San Diego | American | Carol Cohn | ccohn1@gmail.com | I teach beginner or advanced levels of American mahjong. Private or group lessons available. I live in the Mission Valley area of San Diego 92111. email or text @ 619.708.7760 |
| CA | San Diego, North County | American | Sandra Novack | sandra.novack31@gmail.com | I teach beginner American Mah Jongg and intermediate strategy classes. Private or group lessons in north San Diego. E-mail or text @ 760-685-0178. |
| CA | San Francisco | American, Chinese | Sara Levy Linden | sara@mahjclub.com | I teach at the Contemporary Jewish Museum and private homes. 415-810-8434 |
| CA | San Mateo County | Chinese Classical | Vicki Jung | vjung8@gmail.com | |
| CA | Santa Maria | American | Donna Eschen | puffins@aol.com | Will teach group and private classes |
| CA | Santa Monica, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Beverly Hills | American | Megan McGrath | meganmc@hotmail.com | Megan McGrath teaches American Mah Jongg using the NMJL rules. Classes are four 2-hour lessons (=8 hours total). After graduation we offer games several days per week. (Hard to find for beginners.) We are building quite a community - meetup.com/friends-of-american-mahjong/ and you can call me at (310) 579-7383 or email mahjongmegan@outlook.com. See us on www.mahjongmegan.com |
| CO | Boulder | Chinese, American | Jan MahJongg Meyer | snobhillco@hotmail.com | |
| CO | Boulder/Denver area | American | Donna Mayo | donnam508@gmail.com | Happy to teach anyone interested in playing American Mah Jongg. We need more players. |
| CO | Denver | American | Carol Ungar | cbungar@gmail.com | For the Love of Mah Jong. Learn to play in 4 lessons. Call or text: 720-290-7204 |
| CO | Loveland | (Not stated) | Kimberly Boone | boonesrblessed@hotmail.com | I am a teacher in Loveland Colorado. There are clubs all over the northern Colorado region. My number is 307-217-3250 if anyone wants one. |
| CT | Greenwich (Fairfield/Westchester County) | American | Giselle Gibbs | mahjonggplay@gmail.com | 203-536-2723 I teach beginning and advanced beginning American Mah Jongg at my home or yours with minimum 3 players and also supervised play with strategy tips. |
| CT | Lower Fairfield County | American | Judy Smith | mahjonggtileboxesetc@gmail.com | Groups and private lessons in Rules & Strategy, History & Etiquette. |
| CT | Old Saybrook | Chinese Classical | Allison Friday | allisonfriday@msn.com | |
| CT/NY | NY Lower CT and Westchester | American | Stefanie Buckley | sandbuckee@aol.com | Tel. (914) 921-4055 |
| DC | Washington | (Not stated) | Carla Bicks | rusher6323@aol.com | |
| DE | Southern Delaware | (Not stated) | Michelle Rahn | happyindel@gmail.com | have been teaching for over 5 years. I will travel up to 60 miles or so. I offer 3 classes of 2 hors each. This can be flexible. Prefer a minimum of 4 players and a max of 8. cell 609-670-2140 |
| FL | Celebration | Wright-Patterson (Military) | (name withheld) | MJDragonGal@aol.com | |
| FL | Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood | American | Sheila Strulowitz | stlou13@aol.com | |
| FL | Fort Myers | American | MariAnne Albano | PurpleDragonMahj@aol.com | |
| FL | Fort Myers | American | Nancy | seashellpoint@gmail.com | |
| FL | Lauderhill | American | Lynn Kaplan | cliffy_lynn@yahoo.com | I teach Mah Jongg on the first Wednesday of every month. Call 954-253-0547. |
| FL | Miami (Kendall and South Miami) | American/NMJL | Maureen Glabman | maureenglabman@gmail.com | I teach Mah Jongg at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Miami in Coral Gables; also privately to groups of four or five in your home or mine. Six sessions of two hours each or three sessions of three hours. Call for rates when you have a complete group. 305-975-5779 |
| FL | Miami | American/NMJL | Wendy Rudman | wrudman07@aol.com | I have been a mah-jongg teacher in the Miami, Kendall, Coral Gables, South Miami, Miami Beach and Aventura, for over 25 years. I teach according to the NMJL. I offer classes at the Jcc’s, senior living centers, country clubs, & condo buildings. I teach private & group classes in your homes. It’s always a fun learning experience! 305-298-5422 |
| FL | Naples | American/NMJL | Donna Bianco | NaplesDonnaC@gmail.com | Trained educator; teaching at Naples Park Area Association. Email for more info and to reserve a seat at our beginner table. 239-596-2222 |
| FL | North Palm Beach County | American | Arlene Shapiro | artedshapiro@yahoo.com | |
| FL | Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter and Tequesta | American | Anna Farina-Rosen | kmaindustriesinc@gate.net | Website |
| FL | Palm Coast | American/NMJL | Linda Greiner | (n/a) | Telephone 386.283.7944 |
| FL | Sarasota | American/NMJL | Karen Kent | kbkent22@gmail.com | Certified teacher, small groups, 4 weeks/2hr each |
| FL | Tampa Bay | American | Jacquie Hassan | jacquiedhassan@yahoo.co.uk | Tel. 727-424-3902. I have taught close to 300 ladies and even a couple of guys. Yes there is a charge for 4 lessons. |
| FL | Vero Beach and Fort Pierce | American - NMJL | Carol Dougherty | cmwd@xmission.com | 715-570-3665 (text preferred). Lessons at IRC Intergenerational Center or in private homes. Maximum 4 students, four weeks, two hours each, using NMJL rule booklet Mah Jongg Made Easy. |
| GA | Greater Atlanta | American, Chinese, Hong Kong, Japanese, Wright-Patterson | Michele Frizzell | mfrizzell@hotmail.com | Website |
| GA | Savannah | American | Mary Hogan | the.missus.h@gmail.com | |
| ID | Moscow | American | Lauren Fins | lfins@uidaho.edu | We have a small group of players who meet at our local community arts building. We always welcome and encourage new players and those who want to learn. Contact information: phone or message: 509-595-1773 |
| IL | Chicago (Hyde Park) | American | Arlene Rubin | ArleneCRubin@aol.com | |
| IN | South Bend | American/NMJL | Lynn McDonald | Lynn@BirthRootMidwifery.com | I teach small groups of 3-4 in my home or yours. Contact me for more information. |
| KS | Wichita | American/NMJL | Tracy Callard | TracyC13@aol.com | 316-648-5294. I teach for Wichita Parks & Recreation and privately for interested groups or charitable fundraiser |
| MI | Battle Creek | (Not stated) | Judie Moore | onedot49015@sbcglobal.net | |
| MN | Minneapolis & SW Suburbs | American | Jody Brennan | jbandrb@comcast.net | I have been teaching classes since 2014 and follow the American National Mah Jongg League rules. I offer classes in the spring and fall at the Lenox Center in St. Louis Park, MN. If you have a group interested in learning Mah Jongg and can provide a meeting room or facility, please contact me to discuss arrangements. |
| MN | Minneapolis | (Not stated) | Abbe Blacker | info@mplsmahjclub.com | I teach through various Twin Cities’ public school system’s community ed programs, ie Minneapolis, Edina, Hopkins, etc., and of course teach private lessons to groups as well. I host monthly “MAHJ MIXERS,” which are super fun, easy and casual get togethers for players of all levels. 612-281-2001 |
| NC | Brevard-Asheville-Cashier-Charlotte | American | Barbara Berger | Kiawahbarb8@aol.com | Playing 52 years and teaching the past 22 years. I teach American Mahjongg and will teach at your home, or club or just about anywhere you desire. Tel. (843) 991-0371 |
| NC | North Carolina Triad Area | American | Shelby Rhyne | ssrhyne@gmail.com | |
| NJ | Bergen County | American/NMJL | Stacy Budkofsky | StacyMahJongg@gmail.com | I can teach in both Bergen County, NJ and Rockland County NY. 201-280-4937 I teach Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Strategy/Tournament readiness. Teaching 10+ years. Private lessons or classes. |
| NJ | Cherry Hill 08003 | American/NMJL, Siamese, Royale Siamese | Linda Rosenson | LBRosenson@aol.com | I can provide individual or group lessons to beginner, intermediate and advanced players. I also teach at the Cherry Hill Public Library. My cell number is 609-707-4463 |
| NJ | Randolph | American | Donna Gross | donna2525@me.com | I have been teaching for 5 years. Currently I am teaching at the adult school in Chatham. Please see attached link under fun and fitness Website. |
| NJ | Monmouth and Ocean County | American/NMJL | Christine B | mahjonggclass@yahoo.com | https://mahjonggclass.wixsite.com/mahjongg Mah Jongg for Beginners & Intermediate private/group instruction, minimum 3 players. Available to teach individuals, families or groups at libraries, colleges, communities, recreational and senior centers, etc. |
| NJ/PA | Princeton NJ | American/NMJL | Neilia Makadok | NMakadok@verizon.net | Trained educator; teaching MJ for over 15 years in adult school continuing education programs, colleges, adult communities, and privately. |
| NM | Albuquerque | American | Cyndi Heller | herMAHJesty@gmail.com | Tel. 505-440-0044 |
| NM | Santa Fe & Albuquerque | American | Carol Miseo-Hardin | caje@earthlink.net | Small private group lessons and at Santa Fe Community College 505-780-8622 |
| NV | Reno | American | Ruth Klarer | ruth.klarer@gmail.com | |
| NY | 10024 | American/NMJL | Joy Chimerine | joychime88@yahoo.com | Tel. (917) 443-2667 |
| NY | Ithaca (summer only) | American | Barbara Berger | Kiawahbarb8@aol.com | Tel. (843) 991-0371 |
| NY | LI, metropolitan NY | American | Ling Maris | mahjonglady@optonline.net | Tel. 516 782 6621. Website |
| NY | Long Island | American | Alex Pollack | Tel. 631-585-2832 | |
| NY | Long Island | American | Wendy Meagher | wmeagher1@gmail.com | 631-724=3135 or cell 631-774-2335 (cell) |
| NY | Long Island | American | Renee Gatta | gattarenee@gmail.com | Tel. 516-238-0566 |
| NY | Long Island | American | Donna Miller-Small | dmillersmall@optonline.net | For many years, I’ve taught in libraries, Adult Education Programs and privately, all with excellent reviews from participants. With a carefully designed and well-honed curriculum, I provide sequenced activities that build skills and boost self-confidence. Tel. 516-764-0153. mahjonggandcanastalongisland.com |
| NY | Long Island 11572 | American/NMJL including Siamese | Carla Gutman | carlamahj@gmail.com | 516-665-2980 |
| NY | Manhattan | American | Goldie Red | goldiered2@yahoo.com | I teach individual and small groups in my home or yours. |
| NY | NY | American | Julie Azous | julieazous@gmail.com | Tel. 917-757-1558 www.masteringmahjongg.com/ |
| NY | NY (Upper Eastside) | American | Linda Feinstein | Email address is on website | Website |
| NY | NY | American | Linda Fisher | lfisher718 [at] gmail.com | Website |
| NY | NY City (Upper East Side) | American | Rita Barron | barita18@gmail.com | Tel. (917) 716-6548 |
| NY | Brooklyn | (Not stated) | Lisa Bennett | mjgrowsinbklyn@aol.com | Tel. 347 946 5622 |
| NY | Manhattan, Brooklyn | American | Rochelle Schattner | Rdschattner@gmail.com | Tel. 917 620 9466 |
| NY | NYC's Upper West Side | (Not stated) | Bonnie | stchaprast@aol.com | Experienced teacher. Call 917-399-6929 for rates and location. |
| NY | Rockland County | American/NMJL | Stacy Budkofsky | StacyMahJongg@gmail.com | I can teach in both Bergen County, NJ and Rockland County NY. 201-280-4937 I teach Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Strategy/Tournament readiness. Teaching 10+ years. Private lessons or classes. |
| NY | Setauket 11720 | American | Renee | AngelRenee07@aol.com | |
| NY | Westchester County | (Not stated) | Regina | reginak828@aol.com | Tel. 718-344-4183 |
| NY | Westchester County | American | Katie Winterstein Goldberg | katiemahjongg@gmail.com | Tel 914.447.4812 www.facebook.com/katiemahjongg |
| NY | Westchester County | American | Barbara Dellon & Susan Ryhanen | mahjonggdrs@gmail.com | |
| NY | Westchester County | American | Rose Asprea | roasp27@optonline.net | Tel. 914-447-4037 |
| NY, CT | NY Lower CT and Westchester | American | Stefanie Buckley | sandbuckee@aol.com | Tel. (914) 921-4055 |
| OH | Columbus | American | Alice Sadaka | alice.sadaka@gmail.com | |
| OH | Dayton | American, Hong Kong | Regina Papa | ginapapa@msn.com | I play AND teach American Mah Jong (NMJL rules exclusively) and Hong Kong style MJ (as taught by Matt Shim). |
| OR | Beaverton | American/NMJL | Bill Faust | ornamentalmind108@gmail.com | I have been teaching all levels for decades, mostly American NMJL style, with experience in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Riichi. Also teach chess, cribbage and Go. I donate my time at the Elsie Stuhr Senior Center in Beaverton which can be contacted about my current official teaching schedule. Email is preferred. Cell number for MJ is 971-245-4412 |
| PA/NJ | Bucks County PA | American/NMJL | Neilia Makadok | NMakadok@verizon.net | Trained educator; teaching MJ for over 15 years in adult school continuing education programs, colleges, adult communities, and privately. |
| SC | Charleston area; venues varied | American | Janet Fine | jfine328@yahoo.com | Player for 40+ years. Teacher of “Mah Jongg Made Easy” for 15+ years in three states. (414) 745-4255 text only please |
| SC | Grand Strand Area | American and Asian | Susan Verbeke | SusanVerbeke@msn.com | |
| SC | Greenville-Spartanburg-York-Anderson-NC border | American | Barbara Berger | Kiawahbarb8@aol.com | Playing 52 years and teaching the past 22 years. I teach American Mahjongg and will teach at your home, or club or just about anywhere you desire. Tel. (843) 991-0371 |
| TN | Johnson City | American | Dusty Blackburn | I love teaching American Mah Jong using NMJL rules. Group or private lessons available (423) 676-9860 | |
| TX | Dallas | American | Marlene Stern | mstern2307@comcast.net | |
| TX | Houston | American/NMJL | Rory Bellow | rorybellow@gmail.com | Rory offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced lessons in your home or meeting place. She can also teach virtually. Rory also facilitates tournament style play as well as Mahjong events supporting charities. |
| TX | Houston 77056 | (Not stated) | Michelle Shapiro | michelleshapiro13@gmail.com | (281) 825-8873 |
| VA | Charlottesville | American | Joyce Nunge | jnunge@comcast.net | |
| VA | Lynchburg (Central VA, but will travel) | Shanghai, Hong Kong, American | Elise Dee Beraru | elise0511@comcast.net | Tel. (434) 851-4532 |
| VA | Spotsylvania 22551 | (Not stated) | Lucy Santiago | Lmsantiago1103@gmail.com | Available for pretty much anywhere in VA 540-972-1308 |
| Quebec | Montreal | American | Shafrit Baum | shafrit@littlemissmahjong.com | I teach American Mahjongg in English, French and Hebrew. Private or group lessons (4-8 students). Phone 514.778.2286 |
Note that some tournament organizers and other sites listed below also sell mah-jongg related goods. For even more mah-jongg vendor/supplier website listings, see FAQ #4b.
For information about organizations in other countries, see FAQ 4b.
For LOTS more mah-jongg website listings, see FAQ #4b.
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