Travelling guitar teacher

Busy parents who want lessons without the drive, schools and daycares running music programs, and music shops that need teachers.

A per-lesson rate, often with a small travel fee, or an hourly rate from a school or shop. Clustering students by neighbourhood cuts travel time.

• Strong guitar playing and teaching ability
• Route planning and punctuality
• Easy rapport with children and parents

• Schools and community centres usually ask for a police record check, often a vulnerable sector check
• Consider commercial general liability insurance
• Winter driving and travel time can cut into earnings, so plan routes carefully
• Check your municipality for any business licence rules, and GST/HST rules once revenue grows

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $300 to $1,500, depending on your equipment, teaching materials and how you travel. Many teachers start small and add students gradually along a weekly route.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $2,500, depending on how many students you teach and how well your route is planned. Winter driving and travel time can cut into earnings, so plan routes carefully.

Schools and community centres usually ask for a police record check, often a vulnerable sector check. Also check your municipality for business licence rules, GST/HST rules once revenue grows, and consider commercial general liability insurance.