I usually prepare a track and then I work with the artist when it's time to do the vocals.
You can find a diamond in the rough a lot of times.
Unfortunately, a lot of executives aren't like producers, and can't hear the diamond in the rough.
I would say that I've been lucky. Being blessed and not really ever giving up.
Commercial music, for the most part, is popular music and you always have to keep that in mind.
I don't go to that many Broadway shows, so I can't really say anything.