Online singing lessons

Students in regional areas with few teachers, busy adults, and parents wanting flexible lesson times.

A price per lesson or a monthly package of lessons, paid in advance online.

• Strong singing and teaching ability
• Comfortable with video calls and audio setup
• Clear communication

• Audio delay on video calls makes singing together hard, plan lessons around it
• Working With Children Check: check your state or territory requirements for teaching minors online
• Public liability or professional indemnity insurance, check what suits you
• Copyright when sharing backing tracks and sheet music
• Register for an ABN, and check when GST applies

Startup costs are typically around $200 to $1,200, depending on your microphone, audio setup, lighting and software choices. These are estimates, so what you already own and the gear you choose will change your total.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on how many students you take and what you charge per lesson. These estimates start from about 4 hours a week, so earnings rise as you add lesson slots.

Check Working With Children Check requirements in your state or territory if you will teach minors online. Also check which insurance suits you, copyright for backing tracks and sheet music, and when to register for an ABN and GST.