Workshop with Rotem Sivan

Toulouse Lautrec Jazz Club host a workshop this Wednesday, 15 October, with NYC guitarist Rotem Sivan, lauded by the New York Times as "more than a very good young guitar player" and by Downbeat magazine as a "remarkable talent". Expect practical tools, musical insight, and the kind of real-world advice that only comes from years on the bandstand.

What to expect
In this hands-on masterclass, Rotem opens up his playbook on:

• Melodic & compositional approaches: fusing classical composition techniques with modern jazz harmony.
• Improvisation methods: exploring motivic development, voice leading, rhythmic displacement, use of space.
• Technique & sound: phrasing, tone shaping, dynamics, effects & gear insights.
• Interaction & feel: working within a rhythm section, comping, responding to the groove.
• The working musician: touring, composing, building an audience, social media & sustaining creativity.

Who it’s for
Intermediate to advanced guitarists will gain the most, though motivated beginners are welcome to attend, listen, learn, and ask questions.
Format

• Short performance & demonstration by Rotem
• Exercises & guided practice you can try on the spot
• Open Q&A + “hot-seat” coaching (bring a tune, a solo, or 8-16 bars if you’d like feedback)

What to bring
Your guitar, a notebook, and one piece you’re comfortable with — perhaps a standard or a composition you like. We’ll provide an amp / sound setup.
Why Rotem?
Rotem studied classical composition and jazz performance with honours, tours globally, performs at major festivals & top jazz clubs, and teaches workshops in leading schools. His blend of compositional sophistication and improvisational freedom make this workshop a rare opportunity.

Tickets are priced at £20 + booking fee and should be booked directly with Toulouse Lautrec on their website at https://toulouselautrec.co.uk/etn/rotem-sivan-workshop/

*Please note that this event is not organised by the London Jazz Guitar Society. We are merely sharing details of it with our members as an event of interest. Please direct any queries about the event to Toulouse Lautrec.*