People with a passion for making music - whether it's by singing or playing a musical instrument - have three options when it comes to their talents: they can express it through performance, teach it, or do nothing. If you don't have the interest of achieving global fame with your musical abilities but you'd still like to continue playing music, teaching is the next best thing you can do. That is, if you don't have any penchant for fixing musical instruments.


How Much Can You Earn?
According to the US Department of Employment, musical tutors, categorized under self-enrichment teachers, earned an average of $14.85 in May 2004. Many earned between $10 and $20, with others earning as low as $7 and as much as almost $29. They are generally paid by the hour, with 3 out of 10 self-employed and receiving fewer benefits than those employed by institutions.

In your case, the hourly fees you can charge will depend on session length, lesson type, and your qualifications as a musical tutor. Students are generally willing to pay more if you have a degree in playing your preferred musical instrument and working or performing experience.

Employment for music tutors are expected to grow faster than the average rates for all occupations through 2014. Thus, you can look forward to exploring various opportunities once you choose to become a home-based music tutor.