Start group singing classes in a hired hall

Parents of children, adults looking for a social hobby, and sometimes schools, nurseries or community groups who book you in.

A fee per person per class or per term. Several people paying in one session earns more per hour than one-to-one lessons, once you cover the room hire.

• Leading and engaging a group
• Piano, guitar or backing track skills to accompany
• Organising bookings, venues and payments

• Public liability insurance, and check whether the venue requires its own proof of cover
• Enhanced DBS check and safeguarding policy for children's classes
• Music licensing: check whether the venue or you need a licence to perform or play copyrighted music in classes
• Low turnout in early weeks can leave you out of pocket for room hire

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £300 to £2,000, depending on equipment, insurance, marketing and venue hire. Low turnout in the early weeks can leave you out of pocket for room hire, so allow some breathing space.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £300 to £1,800, depending on class numbers, fees and how many sessions you run each week. Revenue is not profit, so remember to set room hire and other costs against it.

Check public liability insurance and whether the venue requires its own proof of cover. For children's classes, check enhanced DBS and safeguarding policy requirements. Also check whether you or the venue need a licence to perform or play copyrighted music in classes.