Arnulf Ballhorn studied with Professor Zepperitz at the Hochschule der Künste Berlin where he graduated in 2004.

He joined the Komische Oper Berlin in 2000. One of his main interests is contemporary music and as the bass player with "Kammerensemble Neue Musik Berlin", Arnulf Ballhorn has performed at many international festivals. His knowledge of jazz was furthered through private lessons with Miroslav Vitous, Renaud Garcia-Fons and Gary Willis.