Online guitar lessons by video call

Adult learners, teens and parents in regional areas or anywhere that has few local teachers.

Price per lesson or a monthly package paid in advance. You can add short follow-up video tips or a small lesson pack as an extra.

• Clear spoken teaching
• Comfort with video calls and basic audio setup
• Building lesson material

• Working with Children Check requirements for under 18s can vary by state, so check with your state's authority
• Audio delay on video calls can make playing together hard, so plan lessons around it
• Public liability or professional indemnity insurance, check what suits online teaching
• Register for an ABN, and check when GST applies to your turnover

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $200 to $1,000, depending on the microphone, camera and audio equipment you need, plus the cost of building lesson material and promoting your lessons.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $1,800, depending on your rates and how many students you teach. The estimates assume at least around 4 hours a week, and regional students can widen your reach.

Check Working with Children Check requirements for under-18s with your state's authority, as they can vary. Check which public liability or professional indemnity insurance suits online teaching, and ABN and GST registration as your turnover grows.