Help with iTunes being phased out
Hi... sorry for the slow uptake with iTunes being phased out but I need help understanding what this means for my music library, i.e. all the music I purchased over the years. I've tried finding answers online but still a little confused. I understand Apple have replaced iTunes with 3 separate applications with similar functionality, however, I believe you now have to pay a monthly subscription to Apple Music to be able to play music you've already purchased? Correct me if I'm wrong but if so then really... pffffft... what a rip off!!! I won't be doing this...
Anyway, what I want to know is how do I make sure I don't lose my music and how do I play it now without iTunes if I refuse to pay for a monthly Apple Music subscription? Can I download it to my Mac and play it with another application? Also, not sure how to play it on my iPhone
Thanks in advance.
iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15