Travelling piano teacher

Busy families, parents of young children, and older adults who prefer lessons at home.

A per-lesson price, usually higher than a studio lesson to cover travel, with a few lessons booked back to back in the same suburb.

• Piano playing and teaching ability
• Adapting to different instruments and homes
• Reliable timekeeping and route planning
• Friendly manner with families

• Working with Children Check requirements, check with your state or territory authority
• Public liability insurance for teaching in other people's homes
• Student pianos may be out of tune or poor quality, which affects progress
• Travel time is unpaid, so price and cluster lessons carefully
• Personal safety when visiting homes, tell someone your schedule

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $200 to $1,500, depending on teaching materials, a portable keyboard if you want one, insurance and any marketing. You don't need your own studio.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $2,500, depending on how many students you teach, your rates and how tightly you cluster lessons. Travel time is unpaid, so factor it into pricing.

Check Working with Children Check requirements with your state or territory authority. Also check public liability insurance for teaching in other people's homes, and plan for your personal safety by letting someone know your schedule.