Why can't I copy my music to my ipad or phone?

My music collection has been wiped off my phone leaving just a few purchased tracks. I have everyting on itunes on my computer but it won't copy back to my phone, or onto my ipad.

assuming you are using the same account you should be able to get it onto your laptop.
is your laptop version of itunes authorised to play things using your account (in itunes, go to the store menu at the top, click authorise computer)

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