A graduate of Mannes School of Music (MM in piano performance 2021) and Florida State University (BM in piano performance 2018), Christopher Banka has won numerous solo and chamber piano awards. Mr. Banka has performed in more than 100 recitals, concerts, and masterclasses, including at the International Keyboard Institute & Festival, Kinhaven Music School, Meadowmount School of Music, the Princeton Festival, and Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall. 

In 2020, Mr. Banka was selected to represent the state of New Jersey in the MTNA Young Artist Piano Competition. He is currently studying piano with Vladimir Valjarević; previous teachers include Read Gainsford and Joel Hastings. Mr. Banka has over seven years of experience in teaching piano and has helped hundreds of students achieve their musical goals.