Welcome to the fourth and biggest issue yet. There are lots of great articles and several new columns.

- First is Evan Marshall's promised contribution. His attention to technical detail is always appreciated and he is a great addition to Mandolin Sessions.
- Dix Bruce provides us with chords for last issue's column on "Back Home in Indiana."
- Joe Mendel has given us another luthier profile.
- Steve Kaufman provides us with a duet from a forthcoming Mel Bay book.
- The long-awaited column of exercises from master picker John Moore is finally here.
- Jazz wizard Ted Eschliman has agreed to write about jazz mandolin. We will all learn lots from this new column. Be sure to check out his website.
- New Mexico mandolin master Steve Smith shares two jigs.
- Roland White - Silent Night Tremolo Study The new year is approaching quickly. Let's all resolve to become better players in 2004! Let us know how we are doing.