Canasta Lessons
by Annise
Preparing your experience
Expert instruction for beginners, intermediate players, and advanced enthusiasts — led by Certified Canasta University Instructor Annise Goodman.
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Annise Goodman is a Certified Canasta Instructor through Canasta University and a former Organic Chemist who helps students understand the strategy behind every decision — not just the rules.
Structured, engaging instruction with personalized coaching for players at every skill level.
Annise's analytical background helps students think strategically and play with greater confidence.
From first-time players to advanced enthusiasts — including Samba and Super Samba for experienced Canasta players — choose the format that fits your goals.
Start your Canasta journey with basic rules, scoring, melds, and beginner strategies.
Learn while you play with real-time coaching, feedback, and intermediate strategies.
Learn the exciting Canasta variation with advanced melds, partnership strategy, and supervised play.
Master the 378-card Canasta variation with Super Samba melds, books, and advanced strategy.
Learn from anywhere through Zoom or Canasta Junction with the same personalized guidance.
One-on-one coaching tailored to your goals, experience level, and learning style.
Start your Canasta journey with basic rules, scoring, melds, and beginner strategies.
Learn while you play with real-time coaching, feedback, and intermediate strategies.
Learn the exciting Canasta variation with advanced melds, partnership strategy, and supervised play.
Master the 378-card Canasta variation with Super Samba melds, books, and advanced strategy.
Learn from anywhere through Zoom or Canasta Junction with the same personalized guidance.
One-on-one coaching tailored to your goals, experience level, and learning style.
Canasta rewards strategic thinking, pattern recognition, and smart decision-making — making every game unique, engaging, and mentally stimulating.
Annise teaches students how to think strategically — when to hold cards, discard wisely, and maximize scoring opportunities.
Structured lessons and supervised play help students build confidence and enjoy the game at a higher level.
Over 100 students taught with personalized coaching
Getting started is easy — choose your lesson type, learn with expert instruction, and build confidence through guided practice.
Step 01
Select from beginner, intermediate, advanced, online, or private lessons based on your experience and goals.
Step 02
Receive structured instruction, strategic guidance, and personalized coaching from a certified instructor.
Step 03
Apply what you've learned through supervised play with real-time feedback and gameplay analysis.
Whether you've never played before or want to sharpen your strategy, there is a lesson designed to help you improve.
Perfect for students discovering Canasta for the very first time.
Ideal for players who want to refine skills and play more strategically.
Great for retirees, friends learning together, and card game enthusiasts.