If I were you, I'd buy the lad a set of decks & headphones, and ensure he got youtube. Let him sort himself out. If he is really passionate about it and got some instincts, all that he will need is youtube. Why pay fees, then later have to purchase the gear? When you can get him the gear, and let him learn? If cash is no issue, and if he needs the live classes, then feel free to take him to an institution. I'd prefer saving, even if cash is not an issue.
They tried to bury us, they didn't know we were seeds.