Online piano lessons: teach piano by video call

Parents of children who learn well on screen, adult learners with busy schedules and students in places with few local teachers.

A set price per lesson, often billed monthly by card or online invoice. You can add short course packages for beginners or adult learners.

• Solid piano playing and music reading
• Explaining technique clearly through a screen
• Comfort with video calls and basic tech
• Patience and good communication

• Sound lag on video can make playing together hard, so plan lessons around listening and feedback
• Check your state and city rules on registering a home-based business, and whether you need a business license
• Ask about general liability or professional liability insurance
• Consider a background check if teaching children, as parents often expect one
• If you teach students in other states, check any tax rules that might apply
• Many teachers compete online, so a clear niche such as adult beginners helps

Startup costs are typically around $150 to $1,200, depending on the camera, microphone and lighting you choose, any digital sheet music tools, and how much you spend on promoting your lessons. These are estimates only.

Monthly revenue is typically around $300 to $2,500, depending on how many students you teach, your lesson prices and your weekly hours. Starting hours are around 5 per week. Treat these figures as estimates, not guarantees.

Check your state and city rules on registering a home-based business and whether you need a business license. Ask about general liability or professional liability insurance, consider a background check for teaching children, and check tax rules for students in other states.