Scratch that itch

Photograph: David Perpich

New Order disbanded, you had kids, the love handles arrived, and suddenly, the inevitable has happened: You're too old to learn how to deejay. Or so you think. Thanks to the all-ages summer sessions at the Scratch DJ Academy, you can live the dream. Between July 12 and 16, Scratch's all-star faculty of DJs will teach an intensive version of its regular monthlong curriculum, which covers basic mixing and scratching.

Photograph: David Perpich

New Order disbanded, you had kids, the love handles arrived, and suddenly, the inevitable has happened: You're too old to learn how to deejay. Or so you think. Thanks to the all-ages summer sessions at the Scratch DJ Academy, you can live the dream. Between July 12 and 16, Scratch's all-star faculty of DJs will teach an intensive version of its regular monthlong curriculum, which covers basic mixing and scratching. The $300 price tag includes access to complete turntable setups, records and unlimited practice time. Kids six and up are welcome, with or without their parents. Or grandparents. "We recently taught a class of 70-year-olds," says Dave Perpich, Scratch's vice president of operations. "Lots of people have come through with no experience, and now they're spinning in clubs." Imagine the possibilities: You, the kid and Gramps, all working the 'tables together. This could be bigger than the Partridge Family!ÔGrace Carter

Scratch DJ Academy, 434 Sixth Ave between 9th and 10th Sts, second floor (212-529-1599).