Mahj Life Instructor Guild > Teaching FACE-TO-FACE and ONLINE, nationwide!

Marnie divides her time between Atlanta, GA, during the week and Franklin, NC, on weekends. A recently retired university professor and a 40-year veteran of private psychotherapy, she discovered mahjong earlier this year while taking lessons with close friends—and immediately fell in love with both the game and the social connection it creates.

Marnie soon launched Bam, Crackle, Dot! Mahjong Open Play, serving the Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Dunwoody communities. The group is thriving, with players of all skill levels coming together to learn, play, and enjoy the camaraderie of the game.

Spending much of her time in the Northeast Georgia and western North Carolina mountains, Marnie is also excited about introducing mahjongg to those communities. In addition to teaching and organizing play, she currently has three custom tile sets and mats in production, which will soon be available on her website.

Student Skill Level: Beginner, Intermediate

In-Person Lesson Size: 4 to 8 players

In-Person Guided Play Size: Up to 3 players on Wednesday afternoons and Sunday nights 

Microcredentials:

First Principles Promise: I promise to teach you the first principles of mah jongg using the official rules, giving you a strong foundation and the confidence to play with anyone, anywhere.

Variations Awareness Pledge: I pledge to distinguish house rules from the official rules and help you understand their impact so you can confidently adapt and enjoy the game anywhere.

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