Conservatory Outreach Percussion Adjunct Faculty
David Jelen (percussion private lesson teacher)
Bio coming soon
Darryl Mika (percussion private lesson teacher) has been teaching percussion for over 30 years. He performs as a free-lance percussionist throughout the Northeast Ohio area. While in the military, he was a member of the U.S.M.C.'s Commandant's Own Drum & Bugle Corps. Mr. Mika has previously taught at the Rainey Institute and with a number of drum and bugle corps. Mr. Mika is the percussion adviser for the Baldwin-Wallace College Marching Yellow Jackets. He received his Bachelors in Music Education from Baldwin-Wallace College. His current interests include competing in triathlons, marathons and century bike rides.
Teaching Location: Berea
Megan Poletti (percussion and recording technology private lesson teacher, Youth Percussion Ensemble director) has been teaching for 6 years. She holds a BA from Baldwin-Wallace in Music and Arts Management, as well as an AAS from Cuyahoga Community College in Recording Arts & Technology. She teaches students of all ages, specializing in beginner and intermediate studies. Megan has taught for many programs at B-W, and also is the assistant manager of the recording studio. In addition to her employment at B-W, Megan is an adjunct faculty member at Tri-C in the recording arts department. She also owns her own on-location recording business, and works for clients around the Cleveland area. Megan prefers to teach percussion for band students, but also can instruct beginning drum set lessons.