You will need your own transport to take on peripatetic work. The influence of age can vary according to the image of the instrument. Sometimes maturity can be an advantage for credibility with employers and pupils. Effective networking makes all the difference. Tips for entry Teachers are self employed and have to attract contracts and pupils.
Work tends to come from personal approaches and recommendations.
It is essential to market yourself and to make contacts to include involving yourself in local musical activities. Advertise in libraries, music shops, press. Other publications include Most school work is not advertised but try education, local and music press. Advertise for private pupils in Yellow Pages, library lists, music shop noticeboards etc. The Music Education Yearbook.