Missing iTunes library for music setting source

Went to add music from iTunes. The sample, theme, garageband comes up with options but the iTunes but it says "open iTunes 6 or later to populate this area" which is also greyed out. I have itunes 9.2 open before opening iPhoto - no go, also opened iTunes after opening iPhoto - still no go. What am I doing wrong and what can I do to correct this?
~bruce.

What format is the drive you are storing your iTunes Library on? Mac OS Format is highly recommended.
Ensure all your software is up to date. Mac OS X 10.6.4 and iTunes 9.2 are current.
Try making a new iTunes Library and testing, you may have a damaged iTunes Library database.
1.) Open iTunes and drag 1 song out to the desktop.
2.) Quit iTunes (iTunes > Quit)
3.) Hold down the option key and launch iTunes
4.) Create a new blank library
5.) Add the song from the desktop
6.) Test several iLife programs (iPhoto,iMovie, iDVD, etc.) to see if this Library's contents are detected.
_If the new library is detected by the iLife programs then you have a damaged iTunes Library database.
_Follow this article to rebuild your database: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1451
_If the issue persists with a new iTunes library remove the following to the trash and restart the computer and try again:
Home > Library > Caches (I remove the whole folder. It will be re-generated upon restart.)
Home > Library > Preferences > com.apple.itunes (There will be more than on. Remove them all.)
Hope that helps.

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