Whether you're brand new to Mahjong or looking to sharpen your skills, we offer lessons
designed to help you build confidence, strategy, and game knowledge in a fun and supportive environment.
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Meet the Birds
About Us
From court partners to friends to business partners!
Joyce and Susie first met on the racquet courts and
quickly became close friends. Before co-founding 2 BAM BIRDS, Susie spent many years in the
finance industry, managing investments—and teams of analysts—at some of New York City's leading
hedge funds. Joyce built her career at Bloomberg in the Training & Development department,
where she discovered her passion for teaching and helping others learn.
Combining their professional backgrounds, love of
teaching, and shared passion for American Mahjong, they created 2 BAM BIRDS. Their goal is
simple: make learning mahjong approachable, engaging, and fun for everyone.
Both Joyce and Susie are competitive by nature, but they never lose
sight of having a great time. When they're not teaching or playing mahjong, you'll almost
always find them with a racquet in their hands and a hat on their heads!
Our guides for playing your best on the 2026 NMJL card. Click any guide to view it
full size, or download it as a PDF to print and keep at the table.
Lessons & Pricing
Find Your Perfect Lesson
Lessons available at your home, club, or designated location. Daytime and evening
sessions available. Group sizes and scheduling subject to availability.
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Group Lessons
4 players
Perfect for friends, neighbors, clubs, and social groups.
$50
per person, per 2-hour session
4-session series required
Includes:
Mahjong fundamentals
Tile identification & Charleston strategy
Reading the card
Hand selection and game strategy
Guided practice play
Total cost: $200 per person for the complete 4-session series
