Traveling guitar teacher

Busy parents who value convenience, older adults, and families with several children who can take lessons back to back.

A per-lesson price, often a little higher than studio lessons to cover travel time. Grouping students on the same street or neighborhood on one day keeps your driving down.

• Good playing and teaching ability
• Route and schedule planning
• Friendly, professional manner in clients' homes
• Reliable timekeeping

• Check whether your city or county requires a business license
• Consider general liability insurance, since you work in clients' homes
• Check your auto insurance, since driving for business may not be covered by a personal policy
• Teaching minors: consider a background check, and ask a parent to stay in the house during lessons
• Travel time is unpaid, so price lessons and plan routes to account for it

Startup costs are typically around $150 to $900, depending on your spare guitar, tuner and materials, and any insurance or license fees. These are estimates, so check what you need for your area.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $3,200, depending on how many students you visit and your prices. Travel time is unpaid, so price lessons and plan routes with it in mind.

Check whether your city or county requires a business license, and whether your personal auto policy covers driving for business. Also consider general liability insurance, and a background check if teaching minors, with a parent staying in the house.