Guitar lessons from a home studio

Parents of school-aged kids and teens, plus adult beginners and returning players who want to learn properly.

Fixed price per lesson, often billed weekly or per term in advance. A regular after-school and evening timetable gives steady income.

• Solid playing across a few styles
• Patience and clear explanations
• Organising a weekly timetable

• Check with your local council whether you need approval to run a home-based business, including visitors and noise
• Working with Children Check, which is needed in most states and territories for teaching under 18s, so check your state's requirements
• Public liability insurance in case a student is hurt at your home
• Register for an ABN, and check when GST applies to your turnover

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $300 to $1,500, depending on what you already own and how much you spend on teaching materials, room setup and advertising for your first students.

Check with your local council whether you need approval for a home-based business, including visitors and noise. Check Working with Children Check requirements in your state or territory, public liability insurance, and ABN and GST registration.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $2,000, depending on your lesson rates and how many students you teach each week. The estimates assume at least around 5 hours a week.