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Harper, composer, dancer, writer, and keyboardist, Shayne White comes from a long line of artists and musicians. At age eight he began studying Medieval and Celtic harp with acclaimed harpist Cheryl Ann Fulton and soon went on to learn Scottish step-dancing under the tutelage of such fine dancers as Maggie Moore, Mary Janet MacDonald, and Sara Gratiot. Now nineteen years of age, Shayne is a primary member of the Celtic and Early Music ensemble Distant Oaks, and he has performed throughout the Western United States, Scotland, and Ireland. He has recorded with several well-known Celtic musicians, including Jerry O'Sullivan, Liz Carroll, and Patrick Ball.

Shayne's harp background has helped provide the building blocks for his electronic music career. In 1997, Shayne began composing in his spare time using only a General MIDI sound card, and eventually his endeavors led to a full-scale recording project, The Opposite Way. Over the years he has upgraded his studio to include some of the finest state-of-the-art electronic instruments and recording equipment currently available. He is currently working on a second album, and in addition he has many singles available for free download.

He and his brother Jared run an Internet radio station called Melodious Synth, which broadcasts Shayne's music along with other similar artists using the Live365 service. Melodious Synth is also about to introduce its new podcasting service, which will enable listeners to download artist interviews, exclusive tracks, and more.

Home-schooled and a Certified Massage Therapist, Shayne lives in the wine country of Sonoma County, California, along with his cats, Murphy and Merewin, and his dog, Brenn. He can be reached by e-mail at swhite@shaynesworld.com.

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