This week's episode of the Pick-Me-Up Podcast, brought to you by Listen Up Music and Audio Technica, features Sydney-based songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and The Songwriting Prize alumni, Ash Morse.

Kate and Ash discuss:

• the big question
• his upcoming album 'Family Ties'
• dealing with love and loss
• the songwriting process
• music's magic in opening emotional doors
• those 3 minute speeches at school
• deep emotional change

Ash also ponders his Top 3 things that calm him and plays our favourite game; Scenarios.

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