One-on-one or small-group instruction tailored entirely to you. Choose your own pace, schedule, and focus areas — ideal for quick learning, gifts, or corporate events.
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Every private session is built around your goals, your schedule, and your pace — no template, no rushing.
Whether you’re a total beginner or brushing up on advanced strategy, Julie designs every lesson around exactly where you are and where you want to go.
Sessions can be held at Julie’s home studio, your home, or a venue of your choosing. Weekdays, evenings, or weekends.
Private classes work beautifully for 1–6 people. Great for friend groups, couples, family, bachelorette parties, or coworkers who all want to learn together.
A private Mahjong lesson is a truly unique and memorable gift. Julie can issue a beautiful gift certificate for any occasion — birthdays, holidays, and beyond.
Simple to book, fully flexible, and entirely focused on you from the first message to the final tile.
Personalized Learning Plan
Every private lesson is customized to your experience level and goals. Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your strategy, Julie creates a learning path tailored specifically to you.
Master the Tiles & NMJL Card
Build a strong foundation by learning the tiles, suits, winds, dragons, flowers, jokers, and how to confidently read and use the NMJL card during play.
One-on-One Live Game Coaching
Practice real Mahjong scenarios with Julie guiding you in real time. Learn Charleston strategies, hand selection, tile calling, defensive play, and winning techniques at your own pace.
Build Confidence & Play Independently
Gain the skills and confidence needed to join regular games, make strategic decisions faster, and enjoy Mahjong with friends, clubs, and open play groups.
Want to learn together? Private sessions are perfect for groups of friends, family reunions, bachelorette parties, or anyone who’d rather learn alongside the people they love.
Mahjong is a genuinely fun, engaging team activity. Julie offers private corporate sessions for companies looking for something memorable, social, and a little different.
Give the gift of a skill. Julie issues beautiful gift certificates for private lessons — a truly unique present for anyone curious about Mahjong or looking for something beyond the usual.
Julie Lin-Friss
Founder & Lead Instructor
With over a decade of Mahjong experience, Julie created Jak B Mahj to share the joy, strategy, and sense of community that make the game so special. Her warm, patient teaching style has helped more than 200 players confidently progress from beginners to skilled players.
Whether you’re learning Mahjong for the first time or looking to refine your skills, Julie creates a welcoming environment where every student feels supported. Through engaging lessons, hands-on practice, and a passion for building connections, she helps players develop confidence at the table while enjoying the social and cultural richness of the game.
She believes Mahjong is more than just a game, it’s an opportunity to learn, connect, and create lasting friendships within a vibrant community of players.
Real experiences from our growing mahjong community.
Join hundreds of players who’ve discovered the joy, strategy, and community of Mahjong. All skill levels welcome.
