You have something one-of-a-kind that nobody else has but you.
Impress yourself first. Do all that you can to make yourself proud. You are your hardest critic. Make work that helps you fall in love with yourself — that is the magic key, NOT trying to impress others. Paradoxically, it works because that's what makes your work its absolute best.
Be unapologetically yourself in your work . Infuse as much of YOU into the work as possible. It won't be for everyone, but the ones that do stay and listen will be absolutely entranced. It’s better to have a few true fans than a room of half-hearted listeners.