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The ADEK Story |
We welcome you to read The ADEK Story. Although the business has grown and evolved into much more than it was originally formed to be, the foundation remains the same, the philosophy remains the same and the people remain the same -- ROCK SOLID!
Read the ADEK Story: Where it all began...
I'm so glad you're interested in ADEK Productions. Thanks for taking a moment to hear the story behind the "ADEK Concept": Artist Development Entertainment Kompany (spelled with a "K").
I started this company way back in the 1980's... <grin> when I was "GiGing" around town, although "around town" for me was in Japan (Okinawa and Tokyo 1982). 
I've played in more places then I could even remember. I had contracts with several night club chains and a lot of the military bases over there. My lord, I went through quite a few changes with musicians and equipment that it got really hard to fulfill my obligations (contracts).
It didn't take long for me to smarten-up and start buying all the equipment I needed for the band and to start a Rolodex of musicians to call for gigs. Suddenly, it was no longer just a hobby but a full-blown full-time job!
Most of the musicians who played in my band were active duty in the military because that's what the Japanese public and the military base clubs wanted.
One day I had the chance of a lifetime >> a RECORD DEAL. But I was so young and inexperienced with things of this nature that I "missed the boat". I couldn't tell who I should or shouldn't trust -- the Record Company or the Lawyers.
I realized then, that my music was more important to me then that almighty "record deal". I was playing music for myself. The "art" of it all is what I really wanted. 
There's nothing more satisfying then composing music and performing it. It was at this time I started a company called the Music Entertainment Company (MEC). Gearing the business to musicians who wanted to share their music with others in a live setting.
Once I opened up this avenue it became apparent that there were still many obstacles to overcome, especially the equipment issue. It seemed like everyday a new piece of equipment was coming out to enhance a musician's art. Midi had just been born, closely followed by personal computers, which were just starting to rear their heads.
How could an average person deal with the fact that every time they buy a new piece of gear the very next day it was obsolete?! Of course, this turned just about everyone into "gear heads". I, of course, was one of them and I still am, but during that time I focused highly on the "art" of music.
Through this concept I changed the name of the company to the
Artist Development Entertainment Kompany (Company spelled with a "K" to show a little rebellion against the standard).
I returned to the USA back in 1987 and what a shock it was for me! Six years of playing on the foreign circuit with great success only to find out that I was now outdated. "Okay Chanssez, concentrate on the art...." And so the building began... I set up my first studio for recording services and practice space in San Bernardino, California. It lasted all of about 6 months then !@SPLAT#! -- I lost $10,000.00 before I could even get started. Poor planning? Who knows... Man, this business is hard...
I ran home with my tail tucked firmly between my legs and concentrated on having a family (that's what I call a real job! ).
After a few years of ignoring my passion (playing music) I returned to renew ADEK with new, total commitment. My goal was to help others with what I've learned from experience. No, I didn't know everything but I knew that what I DID know could make a big difference in someone else's life.
Since then I've built a half dozen different studios and rehearsal halls, wrote an endless number of songs, and have been involved with many great artists and musicians.
The Artist Development Entertainment Kompany is just that and then some. It was formed to place emphasis on the Artist's needs and to help create the sight & sound the Artist is looking for.
With ADEK you'll do it all yourself, YOUR WAY. We pride ourselves on being there to help you achieve what you want and need, not to tell you what you can or can't do. You won't spend your hard-earned money on expensive gear that others may say you need. You don't need to take all those shabby deals (gigs) that come up -- You can do better... as long as you are well equipped! 
The keyword in our name is "DEVELOPMENT", we're here to make sure you're well equipped and well developed. No, it's not free, and yes, you'll be making a small investment into your art -- into your future, but it's your art not theirs or ours and if you ask me, that's well worth it!
"To be an individual one must stand up as an individual. Let them come to you.... "
~ Chanssez'
Email me sometime: chanssez@adekproductions.com
