Sample lessons - click below:
Mod 1 Play of the Hand [Play of the Hand Overview]
Mod 2 Bidding Basics [Opening 1NT]
Mod 3 Competitive Bidding & Defense [Preemptive Bidding]
Mod 4 Slam Bidding, Major Suit Conventions, Advanced No Trump Bidding
Modules 2 and 4 start February 25th and 27th
Modules 1 and 3 will be offered Fall, 2025
I record all lessons, so if you have to miss a lesson you can catch up with the recording.
For those new to Bridge, I recommend that you download to your phone an App called "Tricky Bridge". Modules 1 to 13 take you methodically through the absolute basics of Bridge and important Bridge terminology, to prepare you to understand the lessons more easily.
LESSON FORMAT
All lessons start in Zoom, then we use Shark Bridge for lots of interactive hands-on practice. You can undo or replay the hand, and learn when Shelley demonstrates at your table.
To confirm registration, please E-Transfer to shelleyburns3@gmail.com.
Module 2: Bidding Basics & Beyond - 7 lessons $150 Cdn/$110 US
Thursdays 4:00-5:30, Feb 27 to May 1 (except Mar 13, 20, Apr 17)
This course covers Opener's and Responder's bids and rebids, Major Suit bidding with 5-3, 4-4 and 6-2 fits, and No Trump bidding including Stayman and Transfers. You will have a solid foundation in Bridge basics, and will have learned the tools to play a basic game of Bridge.
Module 4: Advanced Bidding & Conventions - 8 lessons $180 Cdn/$130 US
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30, Feb 25 to Apr 29 (except Mar 18, Apr 15)
This course is geared towards the Intermediate player. We will focus on Slam bidding, various conventions to find Major Suit games (New Minor Forcing), and Advanced No Trump conventions (Texas Transfers, minor suit bidding, slam bidding).
Future Lessons - Fall, 2025
Mod 1: Play of the Hand
This course focuses on proper Play of the Hand techniques, including trick development by Promotion, Ducking to develop long suits, Entry Management, Finessing, Holding up, and avoiding the "Dangerous Opponent".
Mod 3: Competitive Bidding & Defense
Learn tools to compete in the Bidding, and make things difficult for the Opponents! This course includes Weak 2s, Overcalling, Takeout Doubles, and Negative Doubles. The latter half of the course focuses on what to be thinking about as a Defender (Opening Leads, Signalling, 2nd Hand Play, 3rd Hand Play).
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