Manhattan Bridge Club Lesson Programs

The Beginner and Experienced Player Lesson Programs

All lessons are under the direct supervision of Jeff Bayone and Jesus Arias, owners of the club. Jeff is also the author of the beginner's book, It's Bridge Baby and was New York Times "Guru of the Week."

THE BEGINNER COURSE: Not what you might expect.

The basics, but with a few twists.

FIRST: You get cards in your hands and start playing almost from the moment you sit down. No such thing as blackboard work or note taking. After all, it's a game - you learn by playing. And our common-sense, non memorizing approach, eases you into it effortlessly. We guarantee you'll be playing bridge by the middle of the first lesson.

SECOND: Only four or five students to a class. For five of the seven sessions it will be you and three or four other real, real beginners and your instuctor. One table - one teacher.

There will also be two group sessions. There you will get to practice what you learned, be introduced to other teachers at the club, and meet all the other players at your level.

Classes are forming right now for our first Fall 2010 series.

They each meet once a week for seven weeks.

                     We'll have classes:

        Monday or Thursday afternoons at 1:30pm

        Tuesday evenings at 6:45pm at our 2nd Avenue club

        Wednesday, Thursday or Friday evenings (various times)

        Saturday mornings at 10:30am

Seven lessons, plus a copy of It's Bridge, Baby , for $200.

For details call Jeff Bayone at the club, (212)845-0153 or email him at manhattanbridgeclub@gmail.com.

THE ADVANCED BEGINNER COURSE:

Thursday Evenings 7:15pm - 9:15pm

Did you used to play bridge about a hundred years ago?
or
Have you already taken a dozen or so beginning bridge classes and played a few times?

Then our Advanced beginner Course may be just right for you. This series acts somewhat like a refresher coure. It includes modern bidding, with some conventions; basic card play and defense; signaling, etc. Three to four practice play hands are thoroughly analyzed each week. Designed so you can jump in at any time. Sixteen week course. Come as often as you like; pick just the topics you want. Contact Joe Byrnes for details at jbyrnes810@gmail.com

You might want to try one of our supervised play sessions (see below) before joining a class to see what comes back.

If you are not a true beginner why not sit in on of one of these ongoing classes. If it's not right - there's no charge.

You can always call Jeff for more information at 212 845-0153.
$27 per lesson

Monday and Thusday afternoon Supervised Plays 1pm - 3:30pm

These act as Advanced Beginner Courses.
Starting in September they will include one hour lessons.

FOR INTERMEDIATE PLAYERS :

These classes teach you how not to think like a beginner. They include the "right" way to count out hands; what you should be thinking about before playing to the first trick; counting tricks as declarer and defender; preemptive bidding, balancing, negative doubles, distributional bids, and more advanced play technique. Four to six practice hands are thoroughly analyzed every session. $27 per lesson.

For a list of our current Intermediate courses click on "Ongoing Intermediate Classes" on the left menu.

CONVENTIONS COURSE:

Each week a different convention will be highlighted. We will actually be following the convention card.

Free to players playing in the 7pm Thursday evening Novice duplicate, or the Advanced Beginner Course starting at 7:15pm.

Thursday evenings starting at 6:15pm.

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Special: (For all courses after beginner)... Buy a book of 10 lessons ($270) get one free.
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SUPERVISED PLAY :

For all levels. Practice what you've learned with an instructor in an informal atmosphere with absolutely no pressure.
You do NOT need a partner. In fact, this is the best way to find a new one.

Schedule (Click here. Then to view, right click then click rotate)

PRIVATE LESSONS :

Have your own small group meet at the club or at your home....POR.

Private lessons at the club from $30 a half hour/$60 per hour.

Call or e-mail Jeff at 212-845-0153, manhattanbridgeclub@gmail.com