Live Online Bridge Lessons

Learn to play bridge 'live' online with one of Australia's most popular and respected bridge teachers, Joan Butts. These highly interactive lessons are delivered on a free platform, allowing you to see Joan's screen, ask questions and discuss topics.

Buy a course, or join Joan's Online School of Bridge as a Platinum Member to access these lessons for free, PLUS access to her entire Lesson Library.

Learn at Home

Learn bridge from the comfort of your own home with handy guides to help you get online.

Free Learning Platform

No need to buy any special software - we use a free and easy-to-use video program.

Ask Questions

Pose your bridge questions to one of Australia's best-known teachers!

Review Anytime

Lesson recordings and notes are saved directly to your account after each lesson.

Upcoming Live Online Lessons

Improve Your Declarer Play: Tips for Taking Extra Tricks

10am AEST Thursday's in June

Sometimes the difference between a good and great score is just one more trick. In this course, I show you how to spot extra tricks and make the most of every hand. Whether you’re aiming to make your contract or take valuable extra tricks, this course will teach you where to look, how to plan, and how to play like a skilled declarer. With these smart, practical tips, you’ll improve your declarer play and feel more confident at the table.

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Simple Switch, Big Results: Two Over One Game Force for Modern Bridge

10am AEST Wednesday's in August

Why are players worldwide embracing the Two Over One Game Force system? It will improve bidding accuracy when you and partner hold two strong hands with your own suits, and allow you to reach more slams. Switching to the Two Over One Game Force system (and being able to play both) is guaranteed to improve your results, with only a few small changes to your current system.

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Turning Opponents' Interference Into Winning Strategy

10am AEST Thursday's in November

In the course, I show you how to play a bridge hand once the bidding is over. Learn to make a plan to take enough tricks for your contract. I focus on where to find these tricks and how to turn cards into winners. You’ll be on the way to being a competent bridge player after completing this course.

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Joan's lessons help people worldwide to learn and enjoy this wonderful game

Our students are a mix of beginner and experienced players - yet they all love Joan's Live Online Lessons!

Already helping my bridge play!

I really enjoyed our online bridge lesson. And I am learning a lot from practicing the hands on your website. It is already helping me in my bridge play!

Sandy Carter

We love the lessons so much we listen to the recordings again and again

Due to time zones we are not able to do the classes live but my partner and I listen to them together several times. Don’t stop what you are doing... we love them all!

Gaye Schmauder

I'm so glad I did it!

I was petrified before this week's Monday class! I’m so glad I did it, as I really enjoyed it and aim to continue with these as often as I can.