Can't get my music from ipod onto new computer?

So my iPod has been synced to our desktop, and I have bought some music from my ipod that is not on the desktop. But now i have a new computer and i want my music from my ipod, not the desktop, on the itunes on the new computer, but transfer purchases isn't working. So.. is there a way to transfer from the ipod on to the new itunes? Or can someone at the genius bar do that for me?
-Thanks

First of, in iTunes, select "Store" in the menu and authorize the computer.
Then, when your iPhone is connected right click on it and select "Transfer Purchases", this should move your content from your iPhone to your computer.
More reviews: [How to transfer or sync iPod music to Mac|http://www.softwarebbs.com/wiki/Howto_transfer_or_backup_music_from_iPod_toMac],which included the detailed tutorials of how to transfer your music from iPod to Mac.

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The music files should transfer to your iTunes.
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Message was edited by: rmg1234

As you may have already found out that while we can transfer music from iTunes to an iPod, we cannot transfer music from iPod to iTunes.
You need to move your music from your iPod to your new iTunes and one of the ways that you can do this is with the help of a third party software.
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