Online drum lessons

Students in rural or remote areas, busy adults who prefer learning at home, and families wanting flexible times across time zones.

Fee per lesson or a monthly package of lessons, with optional extras like a recorded practice plan or exam preparation.

• Solid drumming ability
• Clear spoken teaching
• Comfort with video calls and basic audio setup

• Audio lag and sound quality on video calls can frustrate students, so test your setup
• Check insurance options for online teaching, including professional liability
• Teaching under-18s online: consider a police record check and have parents nearby during lessons
• Register for GST/HST with the CRA once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, and check how tax applies to students outside your province
• Use licensed or royalty-free backing tracks and sheet music

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $400 to $2,500, depending on your camera, audio setup and teaching materials. Monthly revenue is estimated at roughly $300 to $2,000, depending on how many students you teach.

Check insurance options for online teaching, including professional liability. If you teach under-18s, consider a police record check and have parents nearby. Also check how GST/HST applies to students outside your province, and use licensed or royalty-free backing tracks.

Audio lag and sound quality can frustrate students, so test your setup. Useful skills are solid drumming ability, clear spoken teaching, and comfort with video calls. Estimates suggest at least about 5 hours a week.