I am the executive producer.I carry the axe.Yet I do pretty much give them full creative control.I don't just work with any producer,I seek them out.They first have to be master musicians,licensed and qualified recording engineers,full time professionals in the business.They have to be able to understand where I am coming from and present me at my best.When I write a new song they want to hear it.Ideally as early as possible.They ahh...give me a vision.keep me balanced.They get into it.