Meet Brandon Bizzy Hollemon

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Brandon Bizzy Hollemon a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Brandon Bizzy with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?

I’d say my work ethic comes from my family and my early experiences with music. Losing my father young really taught me how short life can be, and picking up the guitar at 11 gave me something to focus that energy into. From Berklee to touring and producing in the studio, I’ve learned that showing up and staying consistent is everything. I take that same mindset into teaching and every creative project — passion gets you started, but discipline is what keeps you growing.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?

My name is Brandon “Bizzy” Hollemon — though most know me as Bizzythowed — I’m a guitarist, producer and creator originally from Houston, Texas. Over the years I’ve worked with incredible artists like The Weeknd, Kehlani, Nicki Minaj and Pitbull, blending my love for live guitar with hip-hop, rock and soul.
Today I’m focused on something bigger: creative freedom. I founded Mean Stringz Publishing, my independent music-publishing company, and relaunched my solo project, Bizzythowed, as a fully-realized brand — mixing music, visuals and storytelling. What really energizes me is bringing everything I’ve learned — from Berklee to the studio to touring — into a space that’s built on resilience, authenticity and impact.
My brand is about connection: crossing genres, crossing borders (Houston → Paris → Brazil) and building community. New releases and global collaborations are already in motion, and through my publishing arm I’m committed to empowering under-represented artists to own their art, their business and their narrative.
If you believe music can be more than entertainment — if you believe it can connect, empower and transform — then you’re part of what I’m building. Let’s make something bold, together.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

Looking back, I’d say the three most important things that shaped my journey are discipline, adaptability, and authenticity. Discipline is what kept me going long before the results showed up — the late nights in the studio, the endless takes, the details nobody else sees. You can’t control timing or luck, but you can control how much you show up. My advice to anyone starting out is simple: treat your passion like it’s already your profession.
Adaptability came next. The music industry moves fast — one day you’re recording guitars, the next you’re producing, mixing, or learning the business side just to survive. Every time I adapted, I discovered a new side of myself. Be curious, stay flexible, and never stop learning.
And then there’s authenticity — the one thing no one can teach you. The moment I stopped chasing trends and started trusting my story, everything clicked. People can feel when it’s real. That’s the energy that connects, travels, and lasts.

What was the most impactful thing your parents did for you?

When I think about the most impactful thing my parents did for me, it really comes down to how they shaped my foundation — creativity and resilience. My father passed away when I was young, but he was the one who introduced me to music. He had a deep love for it, and after he was gone, the guitar became my way of staying connected to that energy. I picked it up at 11 years old, and it changed everything.
My mother, on the other hand, showed me what strength and perseverance really look like. She held things together through difficult times and taught me the power of focus, self-belief, and hard work. Between the two of them, I learned that art and discipline go hand in hand — that you can be passionate, but you also have to be persistent. My father gave me the dream, and my mother gave me the drive. That balance has carried me through every stage of my life and career.

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