When the curtain first opened on the scene of Nadia Piotrowsky’s story, music played a principle role, though singing and performing often masqueraded as extras waiting in the wings. Now, throwing behind life’s voices that used to dictate practicality and playing it safe, she’s embracing confidence in who she really is: a singer/songwriter. She now regards herself as a late bloomer, though her friends and family always suspected greatness.

Post-college adventures in Nashville, bumps and...