Home studio singing teacher

Parents of school-aged children, teenagers preparing for auditions, and adults who want to sing for fun or confidence.

A set price per lesson, usually 30 or 45 minutes, often paid weekly or by the term. Regular students give steady income.

• Strong singing and music knowledge
• Patient, encouraging teaching style
• Basic keyboard or piano playing

• Check with your local council whether home-based business approval is needed
• Working With Children Check: check your state or territory requirements before teaching under-18s
• Public liability insurance for students visiting your home
• Noise for neighbours, consider basic sound treatment
• Register for an ABN, and check when GST applies

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $300 to $2,000, depending on your keyboard or piano, room setup, sound treatment and insurance. Your own costs will vary with what you already have at home.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $400 to $2,000, depending on how many students you teach, your lesson fees and how often you teach. The idea assumes at least about 5 hours a week.

Check with your local council whether home-based business approval is needed, and your state or territory Working With Children Check requirements before teaching under-18s. Also check public liability insurance for visitors, noise for neighbours, and ABN and GST rules.