Raphaela holds a Master’s degree in music with a specialization in Orchestral Conducting from Azusa Pacific University and a Bachelor's degree in Music with a specialization in Conducting from the Sao Paulo State University, Brazil. As a violinist and educator, she has participated in several courses and masterclasses with internationally renowned violinists and pedagogues. Raphaela is also a licensed Suzuki Method teacher for Violin, Viola, and Suzuki Early Childhood Education (SECE).