Family using one itunes account, need help

A while back my sister got her first ipod so we set up an account for her using dad's email and credit card. Then I got my own and set up my own library on my computer, but still used dad's itunes account. Eventually I came to realize that any giftcards I redeemed could be used by her despite being on a separate computer, so the little brat keeps on using my money.
Anyhoo, my dad just got an iphone, and we figured we might as well all get our own separate accounts seeing how much trouble sharing one has caused. But I'm unsure of how to go about this. If I make a new account for myself, will I still be able to access my own music? Will dad be able to use the old account with no problems?

If I make a new account for myself, will I still be able to access my own music?
Yes, but you will need to keep track of the username and password for both accounts.
Will dad be able to use the old account with no problems?
Yes, unless the password is changed. You need to be able to log into an iTunes Store account for the authorization process needed to use content other than iTunes Plus songs purchased with it.
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