HT1351 Unable to transfer music, say's that files cannot be found but they are in my iTunes library

I have a new ipod Nano 7th gen and even though I have transferred my music into my PC, it tells me that I t can't sync them to my ipod, as they cannot be found, even though they are in my playlist and are playing through the PC.

Hello, Allisysltd. 
Most likely the media that was transferred is not where iTunes can read it.  Not to worry as I have done the same thing and it is easily correctable.  I have included a article below that goes over how to direct iTunes to read your library if it is not in the default location.  Also, I have  included a second article that shows you where the iTunes music or media folder is located on Windows 8. 
iTunes for Windows: Moving your iTunes Media folder
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1364
Where are my iTunes files located?
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1391
Cheers,
Jason H.

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