Mahj in the Mountains — Mahjong Lessons in the Roaring Fork Valley

Your Instructor

Hi, I'm Lysa! 👋

I've been playing and teaching Mahjong for years, and I still love it just as much as when I first learned. Nothing makes me happier than watching someone pick up their very first winning hand!

I teach American Mahjong as played by the National Mah Jongg League (NMJL) — the most popular style in the U.S., using Jokers and an annual card.

I come to you — I show up with everything needed to play
Small, personal sessions — you get my full attention
Serving the Roaring Fork Valley
By the end of the sessions you will be playing Mahjong — money back guarantee!

Simple, Straightforward Pricing

One package, everything included, at your doorstep.

$200

per person

6 hours of instruction · 3 sessions · 2 hours each

🏠I come to you — I show up with everything needed to play. You just need a comfortable spot.
🀄3 sessions, 2 hours each — We will meet three times for focused, fun lessons that build on each other. It's best to try to complete all 3 lessons within a week for the most efficient learning.
📍Serving the Roaring Fork Valley
🗓️I work around you! — No set class times — we find what works for your schedule. I'm flexible!

🎉 Better with Friends!

Get together with 3 or 4 of your friends to take the class and you'll automatically have a built-in Mahjong group — with members who are all at the same level! Each person pays $200 individually, and you walk away with a weekly game night already in place.

💵 Cash accepted

📱 Venmo @Lysa-Reed

Ready to get started? Email me at lysareed@gmail.com and tell me what days and times work best and how many are in your group — I'll make it happen!

The Curriculum

What You'll Walk Away Knowing

Six hours of focused, hands-on instruction — from your very first tile to calling Mahjong with confidence.

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All the Tiles

Bams, Craks, Dots, Winds, Dragons, Flowers, and Jokers — you'll know them all by heart.

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Reading the Card

Master the NMJL card, understand hand categories, and learn to pick a hand that works for you.

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The Charleston

Navigate the passing rounds with confidence and start every hand in a strong position.

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Calling Mahjong

Understand Pung, Kong, Quint, and how Jokers can make — or break — your winning hand.

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Smart Strategy

When to pivot, how to read what others are building, and when to play safe vs. go for the win.

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Table Etiquette

Everything you need to sit down at any table with confidence — discarding, disputes, and sportsmanship.