Im trying to transfer music, selected files and photos from Macbook Pro to Air

I need a fast and easy method to transfer ... any help is appreciated

First, we aren't Apple, just users trying to help users. Second, it is very common for new users to misunderstand what Migration Assistant does. It does not copy files from your previous computer to your new computer. It copies entire accounts. If you open the System Preferences and select the Users & Groups tab, you should find the account that Migration Assistant copied. Log into it and you'll find your files there.

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