Start an online singing lessons business

Adult learners, teens, parents in smaller towns without local teachers, and singers working on songs or auditions.

Price per lesson or monthly packages, sometimes with extras such as recorded feedback or group workshops.

• Singing and vocal technique knowledge
• Clear spoken explanations
• Comfort with video call and audio tools
• Self-promotion on social media

• Audio lag on video calls makes singing together tricky, so plan lessons around it
• Check whether you need to collect GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold
• Professional liability or general liability insurance, check what suits online teaching
• Time zones if you take students in other provinces or countries
• Licensing of music used in recorded or shared content

Startup costs are typically around $200 to $1,500 CAD, depending on your audio equipment, software and how much you spend on promotion. Most of the business is your time and teaching skill, so you can start small and build up.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $2,500 CAD, depending on how many students you teach, your lesson prices and the hours you offer. The estimate assumes at least about 4 hours of work a week.

Check whether you need to collect GST/HST once revenue passes the small supplier threshold, and which professional or general liability insurance suits online teaching. Also check licensing of any music used in recorded or shared content, and plan for time zones.