Direct deposit every two weeks is the payment schedule. Live Music Tutor shares 80% of total lesson revenues with the instructor. More details are available in the formal instructor agreement that is part of the signup process. The is NO expense to the instructor to signup. Instructors are paid as independent contractors. All music teachers are issued a 1099 form for the IRS at the end of each calendar year. Lesson costs are detailed at http://corp.livemusictutor.com/cost/ (Summary: 30 minute child, $25; 45/60 min Beginner adult - $35; 45/60 min Intermediate adult $45; 45/60 min Advanced adult $60) Instructors are paid via direct deposit every two weeks as independent contractors. All music teachers are issued a 1099 form for the IRS at the end of each calendar year.