For much of her musical life, Lakewood’s Bethany Svoboda tried to fit into a genre. She could sound like almost anyone, which made her a strong collaborator but left her unsure of who she was as an artist.

Sarah Lazard

Her new album, “Slow Burn,” captures what happened when she stopped chasing a genre and started listening inward.

The journey toward finding her own voice and identity began quietly, years before she ever stepped into a studio.

Svoboda began piano lessons at the age of five. Her mother was a musician and piano teacher, and the two often sang harmonies together in church.

She trained in piano for nine years before quitting at age 12, later picking up the guitar in her early 20s. She mainly learned by practicing alone, studying her favorite artists and singing at open mic

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