Lessons and Tutorials
Online Lessons
| Teacher | Website | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chuck Abramo | Chuck@SunValleyBridge.com | http://sunvalleybridge.com | Chuck Abramo and Jo Murray have added extra online lessons on both declarer play and defense for the next two months as people sheltering in place look for mentally stimulating activities. Chuck also is moving his popular “Tune-Up Table” online. |
| GS Jade Barrett | TOURNAMENTBRIDGE@AOL.COM | Tournamentbridgeservices.com | Over three decades successfully preparing players to compete to the highest level they can achieve. I also offer intense Individual, Pair and Team Training |
| Robert Barrington | thebridgeteacher@gmail.com | http://learnbridge.nyc | I am a professional bridge player and teacher in New York City. My site LearnBridge.nyc is designed to help any level of player improve his/her bridge game. |
| Michael Berkowitz | michael@larryco.com | larryco.com | Michael as a teacher for Bridge with Larry Cohen. His webinars cover a variety of topics in bidding and play. You can purchase past webinars or attend them live. |
| Bruce Blakely | bruceblakely@earthlink.net | Teaching intermediate and advanced lessons to individuals and groups. I can play in on line clubs and review hands with the student after the session (BBO or ACBL on line) and also can offer carefully planned lessons on dozens of topics, with practice hands. | |
| Gordon Bower | grb@taigabridge.net | taigabridge.net | Private and small-group lessons available by appointment, on BBO or Swan Games. |
| Raad B Bunni | bridgepals@gmail.com | www.sanmateobridgecenter.com | Tuesdays 10am to 11am PST Mentor session on multiple subjects. Fridays 10am to 11am PST Conventions and Play of the Hand. |
| Joan Butts | joan@joanbuttsbridge.com | https://www.joanbuttsbridge.com/ | Online bridge school with a huge curriculum of over 130 lessons, 500 videos that cover all topics, a Play Online feature where you can practice against my robots, Weekly Challenge Hands to test your skills. Enter the code BRIDGEUS for 30 day free trial |
| Patricia Cantu | pcantu@bridgemgs.com | bridgemgs.com | 5 classes per day, on Bridge Base Online to 5 groups of 3 people daily. |
| Donald Caplin | kcfl@comcast.net | donbridge.weebly.com | Classes via phone and email |
| Tom Carmichael | tomc74@gmail.com | http://forcing.club/ | |
| Dawn Clark | dawntx@sbcglobal.net | Beginning bridge | |
| Larry Cohen | bridgecruises_lessons@larryco.com | www.larryco.com | Online (live or for purchase after) Webinars for Intermediate players. 25-years of teaching experience as one of ACBL’s most popular teachers/writers/players. |
| Donna Compton | donna@playbetterbridge.com | www.playbetterbridge.com | World Champion, Attorney, Master Teacher. You might wonder why I put “Attorney” in my title. It’s for the simple reason that going to law school changed the way I approach the game of bridge as a player and a teacher. Bridge is a game of logic, not memorization or playing by the seat of your pants. If you like checklists, orderly thinking and reasons behind the bids and plays, then my lessons are for you. My passion is teaching and sharing my love for the game with all levels of players. My 5-year curriculum will take your game to the next level. Each online class is a live interactive webinar where questions are welcome. Each class includes an extensive handout, interactive lesson and video. “Hour 1” is topic presentation, followed by “Hour 2” of real time play to reinforce the big ideas. Time to awaken your curiosity! P.S. Free Intro to Bridge Classes for your friends starting every six weeks. 136 topics, 76 videos, 7 two-hour classes a week ~ Levels Fundamental – Advanced+ |
| Teresita Currie | tcurrie1@comcast.net | https://www.facebook.com/BridgeGameExpert/ | Basic Beginning Bridge, ACBL Series Play of the Hand ACBL Series and Defense all ACBL SERIES |
| Diyan Danailov | danailov@probridgelessons.com | probridgelessons.com | I am professional bridge player and teacher. I offer individual online lessons, webinars – live online interactive classes. I’m available to play online tournaments and team matches. The online game includes analysis and follow-up recommendations. |
| Ryan Daniels | danielsryan01@gmail.com | Takelessons.com | Bridge lessons for all ages and levels |
| Dennis Dawson | dennis@bridgevacations.com | www.bridgevacations.com | Live interactive webinars for intermediates by a national champion with over 45 years of teaching experience |
| Caroline Fisher | macfish47@gmail.com | Beginner lessons on Tuesday mornings. We are currently in Chapter 5 of Play of the Hand in the 21st Century. Friday afternoon play sessions with lots of chat and help. Both use BBO and Skype. | |
| Andrew Garnett | andrew@bridgecentric.com | Bridgecentric.com | One on one or group instruction on bbo |
| David Germaine | davidgermaine@ymail.com | www.DaveGermaine.com | Online Classes David offers 1 1/2 hour lessons using BBO on bidding and play of the hand – both declaring and defending. David’s teaching can be sampled every Tuesday at 4:00 pm EST on BBO. David’s BBO id is EUVID. Friend him and join his weekly free lesson. If you like it, you can arrange private lessons with him. Call 1-224-535-1876 |
| Kim Gilman | kgilman11@gmail.com | www.bridgewithkim.com | Live online group classes that involve playing, not just lectures and quizzes! I use Zoom and the Shark Bridge classroom for a lively presentation, followed by the students practicing hands in class. Receive immediate feedback and watch my replay to help you understand the lesson. I have many offerings for all levels, including Beginners who want to learn from scratch. My goals are to improve your confidence and to help you get winning results in a friendly and fun setting with other bridge players. |
| Armand P. Grassi | armandgrassi@gmail.com 850-276-9479 |
Standard American and Two over One Systems, Common Conventions, Declarer Play, Defense Play and Signaling: Attitude, Count, and Suit Preference. 2 Hour Supervised Play and Discussion. 4 players for N/S and E/W partnerships required. Total Cost for 4 players is $50 per 2-hour session. Requirement for Each player: BBO Number, email address, and active ACBL Number. Handouts are provided for most presentations. | |
| Linda Green | lindajgreen29@gmail.com | www.lindasbridgetable.com | Playing Lessons on BBO. |
| Elena Grewal | bridgebff@bridgebff.com | https://www.facebook.com/bridgebff/ | Free online video lessons teach beginner bridge in a 10 video series with animations and humor (35 minutes total). Perfect for beginners to the game. My YouTube Channel |
| Zach Grossack | Zgrosssack@gmail.com | Zgbridge.com | I’m a Grand Life Master and 4-time National Champion who has a passion for teaching bridge. In addition to private and small group lessons, I offer 3-part courses online for advancing players. In my classes, which use Zoom and the Shark Bridge classroom, you get to play practice hands in class, then hear my thinking on how to find the winning strategies. See my website for information and to sign up. |
| Jeff Hand | hand_jeff@hotmail.com 914-860-3055 |
www.realbridgehands.com www.bridgesprees.com |
2 hour classes for groups of 3 or 4 students with me at BBO, playing random hands usually. |
| Chris Hasney | acolpair@gmail.com | https://www.facebook.com/chris.hasney.5 | English language entry level to advanced contract bridge bidding and play assistance. |
| Susan Hinton | susiefran1948@yahoo.com | Tournament play. Individual lessons in which student and I play against the robots. We’re on the phone during the lesson discussing their questions and my comments. | |
| Paul Johnson | papaj1969@gmail.com | practice lessons for individuals or group lessons at practice tables on BBO | |
| Jennifer Jones | Jennife574@aol.com | Jennbridgeplay.blogspot.com | Online teaching at Bridgebase.com. Private, friendly, individual playing lessons or partnership coaching to help you improve your game or keep it sharp while the clubs are closed. Play for masterpoints or play with robots. Tips for teams, and assistance with all things pertaining to bridge on or offline! Free Losing Trick Count book or Bridge Tournament Handbook included with series of lessons. See Jennbridge.blogspot.com or call 707-758-8024 |
| Don Joseph | dljoseph@gmail.com | Group or individual lessons on BBO | |
| James R Kirtley | bridgejedi@gmail.com | bridgejedi.com | Free on-line bridge lessons using Zoom on Sundays from 1pm to 3pm. Come learn with us! Write me at bridgejedi@gmail.com for an invitation. |
| Diana Knowles | dknowles9@icloud.com | I combine bridge knowledge with a warm sense of humor. Am a Gold Life Master, teaching 2/1, Standard American, play of the hand, defense, hand evaluation, beginners and more. I am also a certified Best Practice Online teacher and teach using Power Point and Shark Bridge. | |
| Reese Koppel | acebridgetutor@gmail.com | acebridge.org | I am the Coach of the Yale Bridge Team and I was honored the 2018 King of Bridge. I offer online bridge lessons with a distinct cardplay-focused approach (which my current students adore!). Rather than individual lessons on specific topics, I coach while you play hands and address your decisions. I am also free for tournament play if you’d like to play ACBL tournaments online to win Masterpoints! We would review the hands afterwards. |
| Ronald Kral | ronkral@gmail.com | Q&A and playing lessons. | |
| Jennifer Kuhn | jkuhn@peninsuladbc.com | peninsuladbc.com | Lessons on-line via Zoom on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 am. Private lessons by arrangement. |
| Daniel Lavee | daniel.bridgeteacher@gmail.com | danielsbridgeschool/ | Online coaching lessons using BBO |
| Agnes W. Lee | bridgeuandme@gmail.com | Beginner through Intermediate levels, one-on-one, small groups. Handouts and Interactive play included. | |
| Becky Levinson | 865-366-3255 | Gamefriendzy.com | We have supervised play every Monday , Wednesday , and Friday from 12-1, it is $10 and I walk players through bidding , playing , and defense as they need it.
Lessons are $15 and are limited to four players so great individual attention. I send out a document with information and then we play hands on the topics. Visit Gamefriendzy.com for complete schedule. |
| Anne Lund | bridgebabe1@verizon.net | bridgeclues2.com | Beginning lessons, level 1 lessons (Standard American + Blackwood), level 2 lessons (Advanced Standard American + 1430 Key Card Blackwood); four free lessons + beginning lessons offered daily. |
| Sam Marks | sam@sammarksbridge.com | www.bridgeclubatlanta.com | Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Classes using Zoom and Shark Bridge |
| Jill Marshall | Jazzyjill0641@gmail.com | Interactive lessons and lecture notes provided. | |
| Anne Martin | annewmartin@gmail.com | Individual, partnership, and 5th chair group coaching on BBO with phone/conference call. Affordable rates. | |
| Bernadette Hennessy May | 856-298-9238 | www.gamefriendzy.com | Private, semi-private & small group online lessons and classes. Supervised play opportunities. Specializing in Beginner, and Intermediate, students. |
| Henry Meguid | henry@bridgeacademync.com | www.bridgeacademync.com | Group lessons to 4, 2 and one-on-one lessons and webinars using Zoom |
| Rich Morici | Rich@morici.us | sagamorebridgeclub.com | We offer private and semi-private group classes, one-on-one lessons, online webinars and an opportunity to play with a BridgePro in a live game lesson with a postmortem review. |
| Silvana Morici | Silvana@Morici.us | sagamorebridgeclub.com | We offer private and semi-private group classes, one-on-one lessons, online webinars and an opportunity to play with a BridgePro in a live game lesson with a postmortem review. |
| Jo Murray | jo@sunvalleybridge.com | www.SunValleyBridge.com | Small-group and private online lessons for intermediate players. We’ve been teaching online since 2013. |
| Mark Nehs | oconbridgeclub@gmail.com | 4 Player Teaching Table on BBO. Gather 4 players together and I will help individually via private chat and to the entire table via table chat. Best for beginner+ to intermediate. OconDad on BBO. Other online options as well but this is by far the most popular option so you can play and learn with friends. | |
| Steve Nellissen | pianola.net/the-bridge-table | Selected hands with post play analysis | |
| Michael Nistler | support@bridgehands.com | www.bridgehands.com | Bridge Encyclopedia, Hundreds of hours of recorded online videos for Social & Advanced players, and now Live-streaming interactive/chat-based Webinars on YouTube and Facebook (simulcast) |
| Adam Parrish | adam@bridgewinners.com | adamparrish.us learnbridgeonline.com/adam-parrish |
I offer private lessons for individuals, partnerships, and small groups. I also teach live online interactive classes. I am available to play in online matches and tournaments. |
| Tom Pratt | contractbridge@earthlink.net | From 1 to 4 people on BBO with set hands. | |
| Rob Preece | publisher@booksforabuck.com | Directed play sessions. Play of random hands followed by analysis of bidding, play and defense. | |
| Vic Quiros | vquiros1@cox.net | http://intempobridge.com | Bidding, Declarer Play and Defense. All skill levels. Free demo. Interactive) |
| John Ramos | couchbaron@gmail.com | losangelesbridgelessons.com/ | Use BBO and Zoom to give people real-time instruction. Good for groups of 1-4, all levels welcome. I also arrange team games on BBO and do Zoom meetings after to go over boards of interest. |
| David Rankin | dlran36@cox.net | teaching newer/intermediates | |
| Kathy Rolfe | Kathy@WannaPlayBridge.com | WannaPlayBridge.com | Playing Lessons – 15 minutes prior to 1 hour tournament, 1 hour tournament, and 20 minutes after to go over some deals. Supervised Play at 11:!5 and 2:15 Central Time daily for 1 hour |
| Dana Rossi | danarossi@gmail.com | online classes for 1 to 4 people on BBO | |
| Curt Soloff | curtsolo@alumni.upenn.edu | Partnership bidding practice and play at Bridge Base Online; contact me (curtsolo) at BBO | |
| Jacques Sormany | sormany45@outlook.com | Leçons pour débutants (en français) | |
| Donna Stoker | dhstoker1@gmail.com | Individuals, pairs, or teams. Beginner to intermediate students. Lessons are individualized, depending on the students’ level and whether they want to concentrate on bidding, play of the hand, or defense. | |
| Patty Tucker | patty@bridgewithpatty.com | www.bridgewithpatty.com | Free lessons and hand analysis on YouTube. Free Live Streaming lessons for children on Facebook (and YouTube). Topical lessons on Vimeo.com/ondemand/bridgechats/. Topical workshops on Vimeo.com/ondemand/workshops which include a video lesson with a workbook and student text to download. |
| Robert VeVerka | robv2@fuse.net | cincybridgelessons.com | Online Coaching; Online Lessons; Online Partner & Coach; Beginner through Intermediate |
| Karen Walker | kwalker2@comcast.net | http://kwbridge.com | Free teaching table on Mondays, 6:30-8:00 pm CDT on Bridgebase Online. Private and group lessons, coaching and playing lessons on Bridgebase Online |
| Marlene Walther | info@ateacherfirst.com | ateacherfirst.com/ | Beginner lessons with quizzes. New lessons and quizzes are posted on Facebook page several times a week. Students can interact by commenting, asking questions, and/or emailing me. |
| Grace Whitlow | stangracewhitlow@gmail.com | Beginning bridge – emphasis on American Standard and no bidding and play | |
| Kevin Wilson | 865-679-6286 | kevinbwilson.com | I teach online classes on BBO and have a large library of material to work with. I teach individual and group lessons, both free and private for profit. My style is to use the Socratic method and have a discussion no matter the bridge topic we are talking about. I’m have a gentle and friendly approach to everything I teach. I do a lot partnership training and pairs coaching. I am also available for private ACBL games. |
| Gavin Wolpert | wolpertbridge@gmail.com | www.learnbridge.nyc | Live Group Classes, Supervised Play, Private Group Classes. |
Video Lessons
| Teacher | Website | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GS Jade Barrett | TOURNAMENTBRIDGE@AOL.COM | Tournamentbridgeservices.com | Over three decades successfully preparing players to compete to the highest level they can achieve. |
| Robert Barrington | thebridgeteacher@gmail.com | http://learnbridge.nyc | I am a professional bridge player and teacher in New York City. My site LearnBridge.nyc is designed to help any level of player improve his/her bridge game. |
| Michael Berkowitz | michael@larryco.com | larryco.com | Michael as a teacher for Bridge with Larry Cohen. His webinars cover a variety of topics in bidding and play. You can purchase past webinars or attend them live. |
| Joan Butts | joan@joanbuttsbridge.com | https://www.joanbuttsbridge.com/ | Online bridge school with a huge curriculum of over 130 lessons, 500 videos that cover all topics, a Play Online feature where you can practice against my robots, Weekly Challenge Hands to test your skills. Enter the code BRIDGEUS for 30 day free trial |
| Patricia Cantu | pcantu@bridgemgs.com | bridgemgs.com | 5 classes per day, on Bridge Base Online to 5 groups of 3 people daily. We sit at a Table started by me. for 1.5 hours. |
| Larry Cohen | bridgecruises_lessons@larryco.com | www.larryco.com | Online (live or for purchase after) Webinars for Intermediate players. 25-years of teaching experience as one of ACBL’s most popular teachers/writers/players. |
| Donna Compton | donna@playbetterbridge.com | www.playbetterbridge.com | World Champion, Attorney, Master Teacher. You might wonder why I put “Attorney” in my title. It’s for the simple reason that going to law school changed the way I approach the game of bridge as a player and a teacher. Bridge is a game of logic, not memorization or playing by the seat of your pants. If you like checklists, orderly thinking and reasons behind the bids and plays, then my lessons are for you. My passion is teaching and sharing my love for the game with all levels of players. My 5-year curriculum will take your game to the next level. Each online class is a live interactive webinar where questions are welcome. Each class includes an extensive handout, interactive lesson and video. “Hour 1” is topic presentation, followed by “Hour 2” of real time play to reinforce the big ideas. Time to awaken your curiosity! P.S. Free Intro to Bridge Classes for your friends starting every six weeks. 136 topics, 76 videos, 7 two-hour classes a week ~ Levels Fundamental – Advanced+ |
| Diyan Danailov | danailov@probridgelessons.com | probridgelessons.com | I am professional bridge player and teacher. I offer individual online lessons, webinars – live online interactive classes. I’m available to play online tournaments and team matches. The online game includes analysis and follow-up recommendations. |
| Ryan Daniels | danielsryan01@gmail.com | Takelessons.com | Bridge lessons for all ages and levels |
| David Dong | david.dong.ca@gmail.com | Bridge for beginners | |
| Elena Grewal | bridgebff@bridgebff.com | https://www.facebook.com/bridgebff/ | Free online video lessons teach beginner bridge in a 10 video series with animations and humor (35 minutes total). Perfect for beginners to the game. My YouTube Channel |
| Zach Grossack | Zgrosssack@gmail.com | Zgbridge.com | I’m a Grand Life Master and 4-time National Champion who has a passion for teaching bridge. In addition to private and small group lessons, I offer 3-part courses online for advancing players. In my classes, which use Zoom and the Shark Bridge classroom, you get to play practice hands in class, then hear my thinking on how to find the winning strategies. See my website for information and to sign up. |
| Chris Hasney | acolpair@gmail.com | https://www.facebook.com/chris.hasney.5 | English language entry level to advanced contract bridge bidding and play assistance.YouTube Channel |
| Jill Marshall | Jazzyjill0641@gmail.com | Interactive lessons and lecture notes provided. | |
| Henry Meguid | henry@bridgeacademync.com | www.bridgeacademync.com | Group lessons to 4, 2 and one-on-one lessons and webinars using Zoom |
| Rich Morici | Rich@morici.us | sagamorebridgeclub.com | We offer private and semi-private group classes, one-on-one lessons, online webinars and an opportunity to play with a BridgePro in a live game lesson with a postmortem review. |
| Silvana Morici | Silvana@Morici.us | sagamorebridgeclub.com | We offer private and semi-private group classes, one-on-one lessons, online webinars and an opportunity to play with a BridgePro in a live game lesson with a postmortem review. |
| Adam Parrish | adam@bridgewinners.com | adamparrish.us learnbridgeonline.com/adam-parrish |
I offer private lessons for individuals, partnerships, and small groups. I also teach live online interactive classes. I am available to play in online matches and tournaments. |
| Michael Nistler | support@bridgehands.com | www.bridgehands.com | Bridge Encyclopedia, Hundreds of hours of recorded online videos for Social & Advanced players, and now Live-streaming interactive/chat-based Webinars on YouTube and Facebook (simulcast) |
| Patty Tucker | patty@bridgewithpatty.com | www.bridgewithpatty.com | Free lessons and hand analysis on YouTube. Free Live Streaming lessons for children on Facebook (and YouTube). Topical lessons on Vimeo.com/ondemand/bridgechats/. Topical workshops on Vimeo.com/ondemand/workshops which include a video lesson with a workbook and student text to download. |
| Kevin Wilson | 865-679-6286 | kevinbwilson.com | I post advanced level over the shoulder type videos of hands that were played in live tournaments. You can hear my thoughts as I tackle each bid and play decision. My you tube channel with the videos is posted below. My passion is for bridge speaking and I want to be the best bridge speaker in the world! |
| Gavin Wolpert | wolpertbridge@gmail.com | www.learnbridge.nyc | Live Group Classes, Supervised Play, Private Group Classes. |
BBO Playing Lessons
| Teacher | Website | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Hand | hand_jeff@hotmail.com 914-860-3055 |
www.realbridgehands.com www.bridgesprees.com |
I will discuss our bidding and playing agreements before we play. We can play in the ACBL open club games, or in either the Honors Club in Manhattan or the Hartes Club in White Plains |
| Martin Hunter | martinhunter@rogers.com | Play and learn on BBO, either 3+me, or 4 with me kibitzing ( feedback afterwards) | |
| Reese Koppel | acebridgetutor@gmail.com | acebridge.org | I am the Coach of the Yale Bridge Team and I was honored the 2018 King of Bridge. I offer online bridge lessons with a distinct cardplay-focused approach (which my current students adore!). Rather than individual lessons on specific topics, I coach while you play hands and address your decisions. I am also free for tournament play if you’d like to play ACBL tournaments online to win Masterpoints! We would review the hands afterwards. |
| Ronald Kral | ronkral@gmail.com | Q&A and playing lessons. | |
| Patricia Parker | pats4949@hotmail.com | 1 on 1 in ACBL on BBO; 2 levels. Play with private chat notes | |
| David Rankin | dlran36@cox.net | teaching newer/intermediates |
Other Opportunities
| Teacher | Website | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Anderson | Uholdaa@gmail.com | We play BBO or OKBridge tournament..follow up with phone call for discussion of hands competed.. I presently have many students for references | |
| Rita Beny | hircockn@gmail.com | Correspondence Bridge Quizzes for Beginners up to 100 MP; Correspondence Bridge Quiz | |
| Ted Dunn | tmdunn@tmdunn.com | BBTWorkshop.com | Drills for partners to compare answers. Ability to record agreements for future reference. Ten lesson pages for uncontested and contested auctions. To use, players will need instructions available via my email. |
| Nev Hircock | hircockn@gmail.com | Correspondence Bridge Quizzes for Beginners up to 100 MP; Correspondence Bridge Quiz | |
| Barbara Seagram | barbaraseagram@gmail.com | www.barbaraseagram.com | Email to be put on the list to receive quizzes and a newsletter with many bridge articles |
| Janice Seamon Molson | janicemolson@hotmail.com | Playing lessons | Expert playing lessons with analysis |
| Allen Smith | brunswickbridge@gmail.com | brunswickbridgeclub/home | About 80 downloadable lessons from the web site from beginner to advanced; Lesson handouts for a lot of stuff. Downloadable and printable for individual/group; self study |
| Mike Tomlianovich | mjtomlia@gmail.com | mikesbridge.info | mentoring, specialized instruction. |
