How do I sync all my icloud accounts onto one, more specifically I'm trying to access all my music from all my devices

I have multiple Apple devices, Desktops, laptops, iPad, iPhones, etc.  I somehow was able to sync the desktop at my vacation home with iColoud where I stored not only all the music I purchased through iTunes, but my entire CD collection.  I have since bought and paid for iColud service multiple times and have yet been able to successfully sync my iPhone, or other devices, to where I can access my music. I can only accesss it from the one desktop. To make matters worse, I'm pretty sure I have more than one Apple ID so I am trying to consolidate everything into one as well.
I am not very computer literate. I have always had folks around me (assistants) that did all this for me. I am now basically retired and fending for myself. This stinks and I'm struggling. Can anyone give me "idiot proof" instructions?
Thank You!!!!

You cannot merge or consolidate different icloud or itunes accounts into one account.
All purchases made in itunes are forever associated with the account (i.e. ID) used to purchase them.  If you change the ID tied to the itunes store, then you will not be able to access purchases made on a previous ID.
You talk about storing your music on icloud - I assume you have purchased an iTunes match subscription.  You should be able to have all devices access that music for download if they each connect to the iTunes account using the same ID.

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