Itunes - windows load - transfer to Mac?

I just ordered a new Macbook and currently have a Thinkpad. It's not arriving until next week and wanted to start loading my music into itunes on my pc; then transfer the files to my new Macbook itunes.
Is this possible or do I just have to wait until my macbook arrives?
Thanks.

There is a good general guide to switching from Windows to Mac at the following link that touches on moving music as well How to Move to a Mac - Get your stuff from your PC to your new Mac
There are also these guides:
How to move music between authorised computers
Networking with a Windows PC
Don't forget by the way if you have purchased any tracks from the iTunes Music Store to deauthorise your old PC if you are disposing of it so you don't use up your 5 allowances: About iTunes Music Store Authorisation and Deauthorisation

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NOTE - THIS WILL ONLY WORK IF YOU HAVE THE MUSIC FILES ON THE COMPUTER ALREADY
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iRepo Mac & Windows (iPhone and iPod Touch compatible)
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