Vincent Boone-Banko

Musician and Writer

Music Work

I like composing soundtracks for video games that don’t exist. I’m open to commissions!

I work as an accompanist for religious and community purposes, and provide piano lessons to individuals of all ages. Check out the Piano Services tab for more information!

Writing Projects

“Words, Words, Words” is a blog I’ve kept on and off in different forms over the years where I explore trying to live and learn creatively.

For inquiries and questions (and hellos!), please use the contact form or email vincent.bbanko@pm.me.

Unrelated (but beloved) cat.

  • Here I Am, But Who Are You?

    When I first started this blog, I struggled with how to categorize my posts. I’m a big fan of sorting and organizing—if you’re here to read about topics related to creativity and inspiration, you may not be interested in my… more ›

  • What is a Gymnopedist?

    You’ve probably heard Gymnopedie No. 1 by Erik Satie. While the piece has been around since 1888, I never noticed it until my piano teacher opened to its page in the repertoire book and got my attention by telling me… more ›

  • Don’t Forget to Warm Up!

    When I was in high school, there was an ongoing debate about whether or not marching band counts as a sport. Personally, I think it definitely does; walking with proper form while carrying any kind of weight is physically challenging… more ›

  • A Poetry Cheat Code

    Poetry. Everyone loves to hate it. (Unless you’re my old advanced poetry professor who openly, genuinely loved poetry and hated her students.) But it’s a bizarre thing. Somehow random jumbles of words say things more clearly, and with more weight,… more ›

  • Why You Should Try Ghost Hunting

    I used to believe in ghosts. Then I stopped. Now, I kind of believe in them again. Emphasis on “kind of.” Have you ever looked for ghosts? I mean really looked for ghosts. Bloody Mary and Ouija boards are fun,… more ›

  • Keep Learning!

    I recently graduated with my bachelors degree, a grueling but rewarding process that spanned three universities, seven years, and countless majors. I graduated just after my 25th birthday, too—my quarter-life crisis has been neatly accompanied by the freedom of no… more ›

  • Display Your Collections!

    It’s not hoarding if it’s cool. That’s what I’ve told myself as I’ve collected seashells, books, pins, keys…But when the items you’re “collecting” just sit around in buckets or jars, collecting dust on shelves or in a random bowl where… more ›

  • The Newest Thing: The Movement from TikTok to Red Note

    Benni is studying communications at Towson University. She works at a movie theater, grew up in rural Pennsylvania, and recently got a cat named Stinky. Her passions include Sonic the Hedgehog and Appalachian storytelling. She is also a #TikTokRefugee—one of… more ›