How do i get music off an old ipod

How do i get music off an old ipod classic into my windows 8 system when it doesn't find the ipod when i plug it into the usb?

Hi aekdbaker ,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities!
I understand that you have music on your iPod that you would like to transfer into your iTunes library on your Mac.
If those songs you wish to transfer were purchased, there are two different ways you can accomplish this. The first way, which does not even require you connecting your iPod to the computer, would be to re-download them from iTunes in the Cloud directly to your iTunes library. Directly connecting your iPod to your Mac to transfer purchases is an option as well. Instructions for both methods of gathering your past purchases in your iTunes library on your Mac are available in the attached article. 
Re-download or transfer your iTunes Store purchases from an iPhone, iPad or iPod to a computer - Apple Support
To troubleshoot your iPod not being seen in iTunes, please use the troubleshooting steps outlined in the next attached article. 
iPod not appearing in iTunes - Apple Support
Have a great day,
Joe

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