Visiting guitar teacher for homes and schools

Travel to students' homes or teach small groups at local schools and childcare centres.

Guitar teacher showing a student how to hold chords during a lesson.

Startup costA$300 to A$1.5k

Monthly revenueA$500 to A$2.5k

Time needed6+ h/week

First incomeWeeks

A$300-1.5k
Side hustle
Out and about

Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.

What it is

You travel to teach guitar at students' homes, or run lessons at primary schools, preschools or community centres, on a set weekly route. Some teachers also offer small group classes.

Your first three steps

Get your Working with Children Check sorted and put together a one-page lesson offer and price list
Contact local primary schools, preschools and community centres to ask about running after-school guitar programs
Pick a tight area for home visits so travel time stays low, and set a travel fee if needed

Who pays

Parents who want lessons without the school-run, and schools or centres that offer music as an extra activity.

How it makes money

Per lesson at homes, or per student per term at schools. Group classes bring in more per hour than one-on-one lessons.

Skills that help

Teaching different ages and levels
Classroom management for groups
Reliable timekeeping and route planning

Watch out for

Working with Children Check, which is needed in most states and territories for teaching under 18s, so check your state's rules
Schools often have their own approved provider and insurance requirements, so ask what they need
Public liability insurance, which many venues will ask to see
Travel time and fuel costs can eat into earnings, so price them in

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start as a visiting guitar teacher?

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $300 to $1,500, depending on your equipment, teaching materials and marketing. Travel time and fuel costs can eat into earnings, so price them into your lesson rates.

What do I need to check before teaching at homes and schools?

Check Working with Children Check rules in your state or territory. Ask schools about their approved provider and insurance requirements, and arrange public liability insurance, which many venues ask to see.

How much can a visiting guitar teacher earn?

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $2,500, depending on your rates, how many students or groups you teach, and how efficient your route is. The estimates assume at least around 6 hours a week.