Turn what you know into income.

If you can teach it clearly, there are students here ready to pay for it.

aLiveLesson connects skilled instructors with students who want live, real-time learning. You set your rate, with a $10 minimum. You pick your schedule. Students pay your connected Stripe account at checkout.

aLiveLesson charges 10% of completed bookings, with a $1 minimum per booking. No subscriptions. No listing fees. You only pay when a student books.

You don't need a teaching degree.

Our instructors are freelancers, consultants, tradespeople, coaches, and working professionals. What they share is this: they're good at something, and they can explain it.

If you've spent years building a real skill, there are students out there who want to learn it from a person who's actually done it.

What you can teach

No fixed list. Common categories on the platform include:

Technology (coding, Excel, data tools, automation)
Creative skills (design, writing, photography, video)
Business and career (freelancing, consulting, job search)
Language and communication
Trades and practical skills
Health, fitness, and wellness

If you're unsure whether your skill fits, apply and we'll take a look.

How it works

1

Apply

Fill out a short application with your name, email, skill, and a brief bio. Takes under 5 minutes.

2

Set Up Your Profile

Once approved, you create your instructor profile: photo, bio, skills, and private session rate.

3

Create Your First Session

Open up your private 1:1 availability. You set the topic, the price, and the schedule. Lessons must be priced at $10 or more.

4

Get Paid

Students book through aLiveLesson and pay your connected Stripe account. aLiveLesson collects its platform fee from each booking.

What you need to get started

A reliable internet connection
A device with a working camera and microphone
A skill worth sharing
A Stripe payout account once payment onboarding opens
About 30 minutes to set up your profile

That's the full list. No course builder. No video editing. No listing fees.

What you can earn

Booking 8 private 1:1 lessons per week at $25 per lesson:

  • Gross per week:$200
  • aLiveLesson fee:$20
  • Your side before Stripe fees:$180
  • Monthly:about $720 before Stripe fees

These are examples, not guarantees. Your results depend on your topic, rate, and how many lessons you book.

Apply to teach

We will review your application and follow up at the email you provided.