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OCTC Welcomes Blythe Dahlem as New Adjunct Instructor for Capital Bluegrass & Traditional Music Program

Blythe Dahlem joins OCTC to teach Recording I (PSM-105) and Recording II (PSM-125)

by Hailey Ballard

Owensboro, KY (01/15/2025) — Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) is proud to announce the addition of Blythe Dahlem as an adjunct instructor for the Capital Bluegrass & Traditional Music Program. Blythe is a talented sound engineer and musician, and we are thrilled to have his experience and expertise in the program. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Denison University and currently serves as the Technical Director at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

"I am excited to have Blythe on board as we build our traditional music program. Blythe is passionate about his work and will be a great asset to Capital Bluegrass & Traditional Music," said Scott Napier, Program Coordinator.

Blythe is currently teaching Recording I (PSM-105) and Recording II (PSM-125) online, providing students with opportunities to develop their skills in music production. His classes are designed to equip aspiring musicians and sound engineers with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in the industry.

Anyone interested in applying and enrolling in these classes can walk in or schedule a personal appointment with the OCTC START Center by calling 270-686-4418 or emailing octc.startcenter@kctcs.edu. Online or phone meetings are also available for prospective students. Interested individuals may apply online at www.owensboro.kctcs.edu by selecting the APPLY button. Current students can meet with their success coach for assistance.

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Owensboro Community & Technical College is one of the sixteen community and technical colleges that make up the Kentucky Community & Technical College System. OCTC serves the KY counties of Daviess, Hancock, Ohio and McLean. OCTC has three campuses in Daviess County and a Center and Annex in Hancock County. OCTC strives to serve the communities in the service area by providing associate degree education for transfer, state of the art technical education for students focusing on entering the workforce, customized business and industry solutions through the Workforce Solutions division, and adult education and business and industry testing through the SkillTrain unit.

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The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is the Commonwealth's largest postsecondary institution with 16 colleges and more than 70 campuses. We also are Kentucky's largest provider of workforce training and online education. Through partnerships with business and industry, we align our programs to meet the needs of local employers. We help students fulfill their dreams of creating a better life through programs that lead directly to jobs or help them transfer to one of our four-year partners.

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Bernie Hale (270) 686-4506, Bernie.hale@kctcs.edu

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