Hari Mohan Srivastava, born in Lucknow, had an aptitude for Instrumental Music right from his childhood. He received his initial education in this field from Pt. Subhash Roy of Lucknow. Later, the eminent flutist Guru Pt. Bhola Nath ji of Allahabad had him unremitting until he convinced himself that his pupil had achieved complete command over the flute. He is Grateful to his stern and uncompromising Guru Pt. Bholanath ji for developing his Instrumental genius to the current high level, enabling him to establish equal command on vocal style and Instrumental style.