The Recording Academy got Up Close & Personal with the L.A.-based singer/songwriter to learn what kind of shift he felt when following his passion and moving to L.A. to pursue music.

Phoenix-born, L.A.-based singer/songwriter Alec Benjamin opens up about his passion for making it in the music industry, which led him to meeting his idol, GRAMMY winner John Mayer.

Check Out The Full Interview: Alec Benjamin On Collabing With Alessia Cara, Meeting His Idol John Mayer & Chasing Dreams