Christopher Banka is an award-winning pianist and dedicated piano teacher with extensive experience working successfully with hundreds of students of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to advanced performers. A graduate of Mannes School of Music (MM, 2021) and Florida State University (BM, 2018), he has performed in over 100 recitals, concerts, and master classes at venues including Carnegie Hall. Christopher was a New Jersey MTNA Young Artist Piano Competition representative and was honored as Steinway’s Teacher of the Year in 2024.