Local music school with teachers

Families looking for lessons in one place, adult learners and sometimes schools buying in tuition.

Pupils pay termly or monthly fees. You keep the difference between what pupils pay and what you pay teachers and room costs, plus any group classes or ensembles you run.

• Teaching or musical leadership
• Organising timetables and rooms
• Managing and supporting other teachers
• Basic bookkeeping and marketing

• Rent and room costs are a fixed risk if pupil numbers drop, so avoid long leases early on
• Check planning and use class rules with your council, and any lease restrictions on noise
• Public liability insurance, and employer's liability insurance if you hire employees
• Check whether teachers are genuinely self-employed or count as employees, using HMRC guidance
• Safeguarding: enhanced DBS checks for staff working with children and a written policy
• Check any music licensing needs for performances or recorded music on the premises

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on the rooms you rent and the equipment you need. Rent and room costs are a fixed risk if pupil numbers drop, so avoid long leases early on.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £7,500, depending on pupil numbers, termly fees and how many teachers you work with. The estimates assume at least about 15 hours a week of your time.

Check planning and use class rules with your council, and any lease restrictions on noise. Also check whether teachers are genuinely self-employed using HMRC guidance, your insurance cover, and enhanced DBS checks for staff working with children.