How do I direct itunes to install music to a different hard drive

I am using a 64 gig ssd drive as my main startup drive along with a 1tb secondary drive for programs and files. how do I direct iTunes to stop saving to my ssd drive? I keep running out of space.

You should move the entire iTunes folder to the new drive. Just remember to have it attached and on whenever you launch iTunes.
  iTunes: How to move your music to a new computer (Mac or Windows):
  http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4527

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