Mission
Open access to music education, recording, mentorship, and performance for Historic Westside youth.
About METLC
Built for youth, rooted in the Westside.
Musical Exploration: The Learning Center exists to make music education available, practical, and culturally alive for young people in Historic Westside Las Vegas.
The story
Founded by Karl "KC" Cousin, METLC brings lessons, production tools, performance opportunities, and mentorship into one neighborhood learning center. The work is simple and serious: give students a place to discover discipline, creativity, collaboration, and their own sound.
In the Historic Westside, the learning center gives families a local place to find musical instruction, creative structure, and a community that believes young people deserve access to the arts.
Promise
No child turned away. Fundraising supports access when families cannot cover the full cost.
Place
Historic Westside, Las Vegas, NV. New location to be announced. Call or email to arrange a visit.
People
Students, families, teachers, sponsors, volunteers, schools, and neighborhood partners.
Leadership
Board of Directors
Karl “KC” Cousin
Founder & President
Pastor Shanika Brown
Board Member
Dr. Brenda Braum
Board Member
Thomas Kiss
Board Member
Eli Nesmith
Board Member
Community
Current & Developing Community Partners
Nevada PartnersPositive ArtsExchange Club of Las VegasThe Music ClosetStudio 204Lions ClubNevada Arts CouncilHistoric Westside CommunityMatt Kelly Elementary SchoolPilotWendell P. Williams Elementary SchoolOutreach
The mark
Music, movement, and a place to grow.
The METLC mark brings the learning center's work into one symbol: music in motion, students gathered in a creative circle, and a neighborhood space where young people can enter, practice, record, perform, and be heard.
It is used throughout the site as a reminder that the mission is both practical and personal. Every lesson, gift, and partnership helps keep that circle open.