Online Drum Lessons

Students and parents who want a specific teacher or style, or who live far from a local teacher, plus adults fitting lessons around work.

Fee per lesson or monthly package, collected by card or online payment. You can add recorded lesson packs or a practice plan later.

• Strong drumming and teaching ability
• Comfortable with video calls and basic audio gear
• Clear communication without being in the room

• Audio delay and sound quality: test your set-up before taking on students
• General liability or professional liability insurance: check what suits online teaching
• Copyright when sharing sheet music and backing tracks
• Sales tax or business license rules for services vary by state and city, check yours

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $2,000, depending on the camera, audio equipment and kit you already have. These are estimates, so list the gear you need and compare it with what you own before spending.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $3,000, depending on how many students you teach, your lesson rates and your weekly hours. These are estimates, and the idea assumes at least 5 hours a week of teaching.

Test your audio delay and sound quality before taking students. Check which general or professional liability insurance suits online teaching, copyright rules for sharing sheet music and backing tracks, and sales tax or business license rules in your state and city.