Band rehearsal rooms by the hour

Local bands, solo artists, cover groups, worship teams and music students who have no space to play loudly at home.

Hourly room rental, with extras like drum kit hire, recording a session on a phone or simple interface, and monthly lockers or storage for gear.

• Basic sound equipment knowledge
• Customer service
• Organising bookings
• Handy with simple repairs

• Check zoning and noise bylaws with your municipality before signing a lease
• Check that a lease allows loud music, and what soundproofing changes the landlord permits
• Commercial general liability and contents insurance, as gear can be damaged or stolen
• Fire code, occupancy and exit rules for rooms, check with your local fire department
• Winter heating costs and ventilation in sealed rooms
• Quiet daytime hours may bring few bookings, so check demand in evenings and weekends first

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on your unit, soundproofing and equipment such as a PA, drum kit, amps and mics. Check what soundproofing changes a landlord permits before you sign a lease.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many rooms you run and how often they are booked. Daytime hours may be quiet, so check demand in evenings and weekends first.

Check zoning and noise bylaws with your municipality before signing a lease, and that the lease allows loud music. Also check fire code, occupancy and exit rules with your local fire department, plus commercial general liability and contents insurance.