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Studio Scratches? What’s that all about?

Studio Scratches (est. March 2008) is dedicated to assisting you become excellent at the art of scratching. It features articles and videos on: scratch tutorials, how to scratch, free beats for scratch practice (Free Beat Friday), interactive scratch training videos (or “question and answer” “QnA” videos) and many other hints and tips surrounding the art of scratching.

My name is DJ Short-E / Emma Holmes, and I’m the creator and writer here. I have been scratching since September 2000 when I fell in love with hip hop and all things scratch related. I currently live in Bridgwater, UK. Scratching has taken me to many places in the world including the UK, NYC, Rome and Finland and I have met some amazing people. It is my desire to pass on all that I can to help you become awesome at scratching. When I am not on the decks or making beats I love to surf and travel.

Here is a short movie of why I do what I do so you can learn more about me:

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There is also the store for lots of resources to help you get the best out of your scratch practice.

It contain all of my “Beats For Scratch Practice” packages, including: Funk Beats | 85 BPM Beats | 90 BPM Beats | 95 BPM Beats | Best of Free Beat Friday Beats