How do I switch my iTunes account (with all my music) from my PC to my new Mac?

I originally opened an iTunes account on my PC. I have a little over 1,000 pieces of music on it. I now own a Mac, but don't know how to get my music onto my iTunes account from my Mac. I also own an iPhone and the classic iPod if that helps.

"Not sure when Apple started charging to swap your library, but i guess there is a price for everything.
Yes homesharing will allow you to move the apps as well.
Im not sure how tech savvy or computer literate you or someone in the house is, but if you follow the directions its pretty easy, provided you are somewhat familiar with itunes."
I went to our local Apple Store and asked this questions and they told me I could bring in both computers and they would do it and it would cost $100.00. I thought that was rediculous.
Anyway, I turned on the homesharing for both computers and got everything to show up on my Mac, but it isn't in the "Library" it is in the middle of the left column as more of a file.
So I wonder, do I have to always be hooked up to the wifi here at home in order to get the file? If I'm out of the house using my computer will the file show up with all my music? I want to have my music permanently on my Mac. I don't want to use my PC for my iphone and music anymore. I've had too many problems trying to sync my iphone and keeping iTunes working correctly from my PC. This is why I finally bought a Mac.
Thanks again for the help.

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