Player Profiles

ShyPi earned her name from her first burn in 2015. She's not really shy, but she's an introvert and it rhymes with a number of which she can recite more than 100 digits. Over the last 25 years, ShyPi has performed, toured, and recorded in venues worldwide, including mega concert stadiums and for NPR live radio. She has been invited to work and learn with artists such as Pinchas Zuckerman, Marco Antonio Solis, and others, adding up to three GRAMMY® wins and thirty GRAMMY®-nominations within one degree separation. Her magic helps bigshots earn their big accomplishments. Playapops is no exception.

Hi friends! I’ve been to Burning Man twice and it was utterly life changing for me. Getting to return to the dust with the intention of playing music and making new musical friends, I know it’s going to be the best burn yet!

I live in Portland, OR, and I teach and perform Irish fiddle. I perform at Celtic festivals and Scottish Highland Games throughout the U.S. with my band, Katie Jane Band. I also started the Celtic Light Orchestra- the world’s only light up orchestra!

I can’t wait to meet you and play music with you all! See you in the dust!! )(

My first burn was in 2003, and it was mind blowing. I'm sure you all con relate to that. On the last day of my first burn I discovered the "Human Carcus Wash", sponsored by Polly Paradise. I knew that my next year MUST be with then and I have camped with Poly Paradise ever since. Except for the years I lived in Costa Rica, I have burned every year since. I'm very much looking forward to returning to the dust.

I am a retired public school teacher (orchestra and computer programming) and worked in Utah, Montana and Washington. These days I teach viola and violin, perform with the Port Angeles Symphony (viola), and conduct the Sequim Community Orchestra.As a hobby I manage several websites of community groups, fly RC airplanes and quad-copters, and SCUBA.

My wife and I created, and ran a youth symphony for young musicians for 25 years. We continue to teach private lessons, as well as run workshops for kids.

My first experience with the PlayaPops was as an audience member at my first burn in 2017. I had not played my flute since freshman year of High School, but I knew I wanted to be a part of the Pops! I signed up for the 2018 season, took months to relearn how to play the pieces, and have been here every year since. Being in this group gave me the confidence to continue playing year round by joining a local wind ensemble at home.

Practicing our pieces is one of my favorite parts of burn prep. I love knowing that there are musicians practicing all over the world, planning to play together soon in BRC.

PlayaPops founder, Pigtails, started something truly special here. She created a fun filled orchestra in the desert that encourages all ability levels to participate. It has such pure Burner spirit! I am so honored to do my part in continuing her work by taking on the role of PlayaPops director.

You can reach out to me for any assistance you may need and I will do my best to help, or point you in the direction of someone who can. Find my email on the Contacts page. Dust wishes!

Thirteen years ago, Buttons told me about TTiTD and I was intrigued. Every year since then he would tell me more stories until I told him that as soon as I retired, I would be there with him. That was in 2019 and then covid. I was at 3 rehearsals and 5 concerts that year (plus a dinner concert where we ate spaghetti with spoons made out of paper plates). This year, I will be helping with attendance and records admin, etc. (gopher) and so looking forward to getting to know y'all. Can't wait to go Home.