Online music and singing lessons

Teach instrument or voice lessons over video to students across your state or beyond.

Pupils learning instruments together in a bright music school classroom.

Startup costA$200 to A$1.5k

Monthly revenueA$400 to A$3k

Time needed5+ h/week

First incomeWeeks

A$200-1.5k
Side hustle
Online

Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.

What it is

Live video lessons in an instrument, singing or music theory, taught from home with a decent microphone and camera setup. Good for niche skills or students in regional areas.

Your first three steps

Test your video, audio and camera angles so students can see your hands and hear clearly
Register for an ABN and set up simple online booking and payment
Offer discounted trial lessons through social media and local music groups to collect your first reviews

Who pays

Parents, adult learners and students in regional or remote areas with few local teachers.

How it makes money

Per lesson or monthly packages paid in advance, sometimes with extra income from short courses or exam preparation sessions.

Skills that help

Teaching clearly through a screen
Comfort with video tools and audio setup
Strong playing or singing ability and a niche or speciality

Watch out for

Working With Children Check requirements for teaching minors online, check your state or territory rules
Public liability or professional indemnity insurance, check whether your policy covers online teaching
Copyright when sharing sheet music and backing tracks, use licensed or public domain material
Internet drops and audio lag, which can limit some types of ensemble or rhythm teaching

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Everything you need to start: online music and singing lessons

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Break-even example
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30-day launch plan
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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start teaching music online?

Startup costs are typically around $200 to $1,500, depending on your microphone, camera and other audio and video setup. These are estimates, so check what equipment your instrument or style really needs.

How much can you earn from online music lessons?

Monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $3,000, depending on how many students you teach and your lesson rates. Students in regional areas with few local teachers can be a good source of enquiries.

What should you check before teaching music online?

Check Working With Children Check requirements for teaching minors online in your state or territory. Also check whether your public liability or professional indemnity policy covers online teaching, and use licensed or public domain material for sheet music and backing tracks.