How can I sync my music the old way, I do not want to use iCloud.

I was having trouble syncing music (checked songs) to my phone. So I enabled iCloud storage and subscribed to iTunes Match. I thought my issue was solved but 1) songs I do not want on my phone are now on it, and 2) checked songs I want on my phone are still not showing up.

Is there a way I can sync iTunes and my phone without using iCloud and iTunes Match? I prefer this way other than this new way.

If not, how can I use iCloud/Itunes Match and only select the things I want on my phone? (I'd rather not have to use either of them though).

Also, I am subscribed to Apple Music, if that makes any difference. Before this whole iCloud and iTunes Match business I simply had Apple Music and was syncing songs to my phone by checking them and using a USB/wifi connection.

I am using a MacBook Air and iPhone 6s plus.

Please help! This is extremely frustrating!