SARINA was born in Tokyo and grew up in a musical environment, studying violin and piano since age five. She received formal training at the Toho High School of Music , under the tutelage of renowned japanese violinist Toshiya Eto. After graduating from Toho High School, SARINA was accepted at Berklee College of Music with a large Scholarship. Her studies at Berklee exposed her to a very fertile Jazz and Rock environment. She graduated with Honors.