I love my serato and dicers and all the perks of digital vinyl, but i'm gladi learnt the hard way with real wax, when im scratching or juggling i dont look at the screen, it just confuses the issue. If he wants to further his talent and knowledge of all things dj i'm all for it! I need some tuition in the ways of the cdj's ive never touched them untill i played my tunes at beat lounge, first time on stage in a club, first time using new equipment = stress lol. You never know sol, you might love the tt's and never go back!