Thirty-plus years combined at the table.
Every lesson is taught by Darla or Paula, who between them have more than 30 years of Mahjong experience across American and Hong Kong styles. Small groups mean you get a teacher's attention, not a lecture. Darla is also a tile and mat distributor, so students can buy non-branded sets and mats at discounted prices.
Darla
Darla teaches American and Hong Kong Mahjong, and beginners are her favorite students. As a Mahjong tile and mat distributor, she sells non-branded tiles and mats at discounted prices and pairs them so your table looks as good as the game feels. She believes a good game deserves a pretty table, and her Mahjong room designs will leave you delighted. Every lesson comes with fun. Play. Sparkle. Win. As always, cheers to the One Bam Bird!
Teaches: American, Hong Kong
Paula
Paula teaches American and Hong Kong Mahjong and brings decades at the table to every lesson. Patient with first-timers and sharp with strategy for players who want to win more often. Paula first learned to play while living in Singapore. She is a well established instructor and adds a wealth of talent to the team and our customers. If it's Mahjong, Paula has your rack stacked with knowledge.
Teaches: American, Hong Kong
What students say
From lesson students on Google and this website.
“I highly recommend Paula for anyone wanting to learn mahjong! She is incredibly patient and never made me feel silly for asking questions. We got our hands on the tiles almost immediately, which was perfect for my hands-on learning style. She kept the lessons moving at a good pace and made a complex game feel manageable. Most importantly, she gave me the confidence to believe I could actually learn mahjong! Fantastic teacher!”
Laurie E. · September 2026 · on Google
“Darla was absolutely wonderful! Her kindness, patience, and encouragement made learning Hong Kong Mahjong so much fun. I’m especially grateful for the one-on-one time she spent teaching me how to play Hong Kong Mahjong and helping me understand the American Mah Jongg card. I truly appreciate her and highly recommend her! ❤️”
Michele · September 2026 · Private lesson
“Paula is very patient and helpful, even when I ask the same question more than once (because sometimes it takes me a few times before the answer clicks!). Learning the card for me was the hardest part and Paula was great at explaining what everything means on the card. Pay special attention to what is in parenthesis because that will mean the difference between a Mahjong and a made-up line (me, that's what I did until I understood the card better). I Mahjong-ed on the third lesson when it all started to click! Great teacher.”
Kathy · September 2026 · Group lesson
“Paula was absolutely wonderful! She was clear with instructions and incredibly patient throughout the entire lesson. She explained everything in a way that was easy to understand, and before we knew it, we were playing much faster than we expected! I really appreciated that she provided materials for us to take home so we can continue practicing on our own. Paula made learning Mahjong fun and enjoyable, and she has me genuinely excited to keep playing and improving. I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to learn Mahjong!”
Steffanie · September 2026 · Group lesson
Play first, memorize later.
You touch tiles in the first five minutes. Rules come as you need them, not as a lecture.
Two tables at most, so nobody waits and nobody hides.
American or Hong Kong: same menu, same prices, same patience.