Home music tutor and session recordings

Students and parents, local songwriters and bands, and online clients who need a recorded part or a demo.

Paid lessons by the half hour or hour, plus a fee per recorded track or per session. Regular students give steadier income.

• Strong playing ability and patience as a teacher
• Basic recording and editing on a computer
• Clear communication with students and clients
• Organising a weekly timetable

• Check whether your council needs approval for a home-based business, especially with students visiting
• A Working with Children Check is generally needed to teach under-18s, so check your state or territory's rules
• Public liability insurance if students come to your home
• Check copyright when recording or sharing other people's songs
• Check your neighbours and any noise rules before teaching at home

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on the instruments and recording gear you already own and what you need to add. These are estimates, so list your own equipment before budgeting.

A Working with Children Check is generally needed to teach under-18s, so check your state or territory's rules. Also check whether your council needs approval for a home-based business, and consider public liability insurance if students visit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $2,000, depending on how many students you teach and how much recording work you win. It is revenue, not profit. Expect at least 5 hours a week.