iTunes won't sync any music that was not purchased from iTunes onto my iPhones 5S

After a good hour srtuggling to do this (I actually did successfully turn Home Sharing on and select my library vs. my phone and all that), it still wasn't syncing correctly until I decided to do the following:

During the last step of the sync, I clicked the 'X' next to the "finishing sync" text along the top of the iTunes window. I checked my iPhone 5, and it seemed that all of my music was there (even the ones I had downloaded via CD, not just from the iTunes Store!) I believe the problem was that during the final phase of the sync, apple would abort for some reason. If the Home Sharing option isn't working for you, try what I said. It may be a shot in the dark but at least try it before giving up!

After a long research I finally found the solution. While having Wi-Fi turned off for both devices, change the name of your iTunes Library and/or iPhone. That will solve it, you can change the name back once the problem is gone.

Thank you!!!!!!!

The answer my friends, is "iMore"!

I couldn't figure out why only some of my music would sync - but found the answer here:

http://www.imore.com/cant-sync-music-itunes-ios-8-try-fix

Your iPad or iPhone may not have enough memory to sync your 'Entire Music Collection' so you just have to tick check boxes for the music you really need by selecting the device on your iMac then clicking "Music' on the LHS.

iMore you are brill!!

Michelle

I cannot believe this worked! I have been struggling with this for months, and it's a miracle - all the iTunes songs are now on my phone. I owe you a fancy dinner.