Start a group singing classes business

Parents signing up children, adults looking for a social hobby, and sometimes schools or community groups hiring you for a class.

Each student pays per class or per term. Several students per session means a higher hourly income than one-on-one, once you cover room rent.

• Leading a group and keeping it fun
• Vocal technique and song arrangement
• Organizing schedules, sign-ups and payments

• General liability insurance, and check whether the venue requires proof of coverage
• Check with your city or county for any business license needed, and whether your state taxes class fees
• If you teach children, check whether background checks are expected or required where you live
• Public performances of copyrighted songs may need licensing, check before staging a showcase
• Classes can run at a loss if too few students enroll, so set a minimum before booking space

Startup costs are typically around $500 to $2,500, depending on room rental, equipment, marketing and insurance. Set a minimum number of students before booking space, since classes can run at a loss if too few enroll.

Monthly revenue is typically around $500 to $3,000, depending on class size, fees and how many classes you run. These are estimates, not guarantees. You can begin with around 6 hours a week.

Check general liability insurance and whether your venue requires proof of cover. Also check with your city or county for any business license, whether your state taxes class fees, background check expectations for teaching children, and licensing for public performances.