William did the music for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and we couldn’t have been happier with him! He was incredibly easy to work with, talented, matched our vibe perfectly, and was extremely flexible. We had multiple phone calls leading up to our wedding to make sure we were all on the same page and that he had a good understanding of our music taste.
Having a pianist truly adds such a special and meaningful touch to a wedding ceremony, and we would highly recommend William to anyone looking for one!
Ewan M.
5.0
William was incredibly communicative and organized. He is very talented, and we received so many compliments on his playing! I would recommend him to anyone considering a live pianist for an event.
Kara S.
5.0
About this vendor
William VanZytveld
PIANIST/KEYBOARDIST
Typically responds within 24h
AWARD WINNER
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Based in Grand Rapids, MI, WilliamVZ Music provides live piano/keyboard services for weddings across the state. I specialize in arranging music to couples' requests, such as performing a familiar song in a different genre. To see a complete list (600+ songs, 34+ hours), visit Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6MUrqf9Fvd1IRYNtAH1Amh?si=86989486a9344e75&pt=0c8cc5890932799797b38b7186bcf527.
I offer music during any part of your wedding day(s), including rehearsal dinners, ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception.
Outside of the wedding scene, I took piano lessons through college and have experience playing for cocktail events in downtown Grand Rapids. Outside of work, I enjoy a second helping of coffee lover's dream ice cream by the lake, while reading a captivating book.
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William VanZytveld
Pianist/Keyboardist
Hi! I've been playing piano/keyboard for weddings across Michigan for three years. I've played classical, jazz, pop, movie soundtracks, and video game music in the past. To see a complete list (600+ songs, 34+ hours), visit Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6MUrqf9Fvd1IRYNtAH1Amh?si=86989486a9344e75&pt=0c8cc5890932799797b38b7186bcf527.
When not rehearsing for a wedding, I make excuses for a second helping of coffee ice cream by the lake.
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Reviewers rave about the pianist’s talent, professionalism, and responsiveness. He learned custom requests, attended rehearsals, handled last-minute bookings, and created an elegant, romantic atmosphere for ceremonies and cocktail hours. Guests frequently complimented his beautiful, polished playing.
Kylie M
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5.0
William was absolutely incredible! From the planning process to our wedding day, he was wonderful to work with. He was professional, responsive, and made everything so easy, giving...
us complete confidence that the music would be one less thing to worry about.
His piano playing was absolutely beautiful and added such an elegant touch to our ceremony. The live music created a warm, romantic atmosphere that truly elevated the entire experience and made our wedding feel even more special. We received so many compliments from our guests about the music, and we couldn’t have been happier with our decision to have William play. If you’re looking for a talented pianist who is not only amazing at what he does but also a pleasure to work with, I highly recommend him!
Ewan M
5.0
William did the music for our ceremony and cocktail hour, and we couldn’t have been happier with him! He was incredibly easy to work with, talented, matched our vibe perfectly, and...
was extremely flexible. We had multiple phone calls leading up to our wedding to make sure we were all on the same page and that he had a good understanding of our music taste.
Having a pianist truly adds such a special and meaningful touch to a wedding ceremony, and we would highly recommend William to anyone looking for one!
Any questions?
Kara S
5.0
William was incredibly communicative and organized. He is very talented, and we received so many compliments on his playing! I would recommend him to anyone considering a live pian...
ist for an event.
Response from WilliamVZ Music
Thank you so much, Kara, it was a great excuse to travel all the way up to Traverse City a...
rea - beautiful venue and best wishes on your marriage!
Evan W
5.0
Met all expectations!
Our song requests werent typical but William performed them so well! He went above and beyond to learn our music and we got a ton of compliments from our ...
guests. He has amazing range!
Autumn S
5.0
My pianist canceled last minute and I was in a crunch to find someone last minute. William got with me immediately and sorted everything out like a breeze . He played beautifully a...
nd was a very nice touch to our wedding! Made the day perfect !
Tara S
5.0
I am so happy I booked WilliamVZ Music - he made the entire event stress free, played all the songs he requested. He even did song requests for some of the guests, superb musician ...
- go William!
Jenny C
5.0
Amazing pianist would 100% recommend, William was proactive, prompt, professional and super easy to work with. Guests kept commenting on how beautiful the music was.
Joy H
5.0
Oh My! Super happy with William accompaniment for our daughter’s wedding this past weekend!
He is professional, was on top of all communication, and made sure he had a clear pict...
ure of what my daughter wanted.
He joined us for the rehearsal, and the day of the music floats seamlessly through all the different parts of the ceremony.
Highly recommend! Thank you so much William for being a part of our day and making it beautiful!
Response from WilliamVZ Music
Thanks so much, Joy! It was a beautiful wedding at The Broadway Avenue and best wishes on ...
your daughter's and son-in-laws marriage!
Tiffany V
5.0
William did an incredible job for my wedding and I wouldn’t hesitate to book him again for another event. He can play any genre of music that your event may call for as well. 10/10...
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Jim H
5.0
William demonstrated excellent, prompt communication, and his website was very helpful. His process of providing a curated list of suggested music—along with guidance on the ideal ...
timing for each piece during the event—was invaluable. His performance was outstanding, and many of our guests asked where we found such a talented pianist.
Response from WilliamVZ Music
Thanks, Jim! It was such a fun time to play an entire 3-hour long cocktail for your weddin...
g at Thousand Oaks Golf Club.
Joanne M
5.0
William did an excellent job playing piano music for our wedding ceremony. He is extremely talented, was punctual, pleasant to deal with, set up and tore down very independently an...
d inconspicuously. He did an excellent job playing the songs we requested. Can’t recommend him enough!
Lilly M
5.0
We cannot recommend our William enough! From the very beginning, he was incredibly easy to work with and made the entire process stress-free. I simply sent him the songs I wanted, ...
and he played every single one beautifully. His talent is truly unforgettable.
He created the most beautiful atmosphere for our ceremony, and our guests couldn’t stop talking about how amazing he was.
If you’re looking for someone who is professional, talented, and can bring your vision to life flawlessly, he is the one. Thank you for making our day so special, we’ll never forget it!
Response from WilliamVZ Music
Thank you so much Lilly, I enjoyed playing at Ivy House and you had a beautiful wedding an...
d gracious hosts.
Ashlynne B
5.0
Absolutely amazing!! He did such a wonderful job and even did a custom song for me as I walked down the aisle!!
Response from WilliamVZ Music
Thank you so much Ashlynne! And it was great to be able to collaborate with your violinist...
friend.
Teresa S
5.0
Professional! Great and classy!
Response from WilliamVZ Music
Thanks so much Teresa! You planned a beautiful wedding for your daughter downtown!
Jessica E
5.0
William was professional, friendly, and the music was beautiful. He sent us samples of his music in the genre we chose before we booked with him. The hymns he played helped to set ...
the tone of our wedding and added so much beauty to the ambience. We are so glad we chose William to play our wedding ceremony music! Thank you!
Response from WilliamVZ Music
Thank you so much, Jessica! You had a beautiful venue at Central Park Chapel and it was lo...
vely to coordinate with your day-of coordinator.
Deanna Y
5.0
We could not have asked for a more perfect pianist for our daughter’s wedding day. The music was absolutely beautiful and created such an elegant, romantic atmosphere for both the ...
ceremony and cocktail hour. Every song was performed flawlessly, and so many of our guests commented on how talented and professional William was. We appreciated that he played during rehearsal too.
Response from WilliamVZ Music
Thanks, Deanna! Your daughter had a beautiful wedding and thankful I got to contribute a s...
mall, musical part to it at The Rutledge.
Delia W
5.0
William was amazing to work with! He was very responsive, dedicated to his work, and is a great piano player. The guests at our wedding highly enjoyed his music. He played for our ...
wedding ceremony and cocktail hour. Would highly recommend working with him!
Response from WilliamVZ Music
Thank you so much Delia, had such a fun time playing at The Rutledge, and beautiful weddin...
g!
Anonymous
5.0
William did such an amazing job! He was easy to get in touch with, very professional and so helpful with choosing songs and music. Our ceremony was done perfectly and I couldn’t ha...
ve asked for better! He killed it!
Alex M
5.0
William was super responsive and did an amazing job playing at our wedding! Would absolutely recommend him!
Corinna D
5.0
William was fantastic! He arranged the pieces to perfectly time with the ceremony. He is professional and genuine.
Response from WilliamVZ Music
Thanks, Corinna! It was fun to learn the Dan Forrester arrangements of the pieces you sele...
cted. Beautiful ceremony!
Carly Z
5.0
William did an incredible job during my May 2025 wedding! He met with my fiancé and I multiple times leading up to our wedding weekend to make sure he had every detail covered. He ...
arrived at the rehearsal early, fully prepared, and brought such a calm, organized energy to the whole process. William was very flexible, as well as easy and fun to work with. I was able to go to sleep the night before the wedding completely at ease, knowing the music was in great hands. On the wedding day itself, his performance was perfect and truly elevated the entire ceremony. From start to finish, William went above and beyond and I would definitely recommend him to all of my family and friends!
Samantha A
5.0
William was very easy to work with, accommodating, professional and quick to respond. We booked him for our ceremony and cocktail hour. Multiple guests commented on his awesome pia...
no skills and he even played some requests made by guests.
10/10, highly recommend for your wedding and this is coming from a “type A” bride. Lol
Mary B
5.0
Hiring Will was one of the best decisions for our wedding. The guests loved the atmosphere and will did such a great job with the music and all of our specific song selections. Abs...
olutely STUNNING and so pretty. We recommend Will if you’re looking to add elegance and elevate your wedding to a whole new level.
Elizabeth M
5.0
Asked Will to play at our wedding despite planning in such a short time and he really came through! Genuinely fun, flexible and super talented. Made our special day so memorable an...
d super thankful to know him. Highly recommend any day! Thanks Will!
Response from WilliamVZ Music
It was so much fun to collaborate with all of your other talented musician friends!
Halle B
5.0
Amazing and talented musician!! William arrived early to the dress rehearsal and ceremony to make sure everything was set up correctly. We even requested a specific transition whic...
h he executed perfectly. We were very happy to have him and he is worth every penny! Guests commented afterwards on his music.
Poli L
5.0
From the moment we booked WilliamVZ Music, we knew we were in good hands. We were so impressed with William and his professionalism, attentiveness, and quick responses throughout t...
he planning process. He is an incredibly talented musician who exceeded our expectations and made our wedding day feel truly special.
At the last minute, we noticed we had the wrong microphone extension, but William went above and beyond by letting us use their own speaker to ensure everything ran smoothly.
The soundtrack they curated for our morning wedding ceremony and lunch reception felt so intentional and effortless - and is forever engraved in our hearts.
William is absolutely the best, and we couldn't be happier with the incredible service they provided.
Response from WilliamVZ Music
Thanks, Poli! I'm glad we were able to work out the microphone situation so everyone could...
hear your vows. It was a perfect day for an outdoor wedding at The Gilmore Venue!
Jacqueline W
5.0
William did an amazing job! He was very quick to learn our song choices and sent videos prior to the wedding so we could hear. The wedding day was extremely hot and Will pushed thr...
ough and made the day run smoothly regardless. 10/10 would recommend!
Response from WilliamVZ Music
Thanks, so much Jacqueline! Had a great time playing at the Felt Estate and it was a beaut...
iful day for an outdoor wedding.
Sarah O
5.0
We hired William for the ceremony music and cocktail. He exceeded our expectations in how it sounded. He was able to replicate songs from tiktok vidoes/instagram reels and youtube ...
videos that we provided him. Guests were very complimentary of the music afterwards. I would highly recommend William if you're looking for a wedding musician.
Daphne L
5.0
William was absolutely amazing and played beautifully. He was professional, kind, and went above and beyond to make our wedding experience perfect. He was more than willing to acco...
mmodate any of our requests and we couldn’t have asked for a better pianist!!!
Response from WilliamVZ Music
Thanks, Daphne, beautiful wedding!
Joy D
5.0
Will did an amazing job playing piano for our wedding. He's really friendly and worked great with our other accompanist, and his playing is just gorgeous. We're so glad he was able...
to play and make our ceremony even more beautiful!
Rachel K
5.0
Exquisite! William was wonderful to work with and did a fabulous job performing piano renditions of our favorite/chosen music (Lalaland soundtrack, Pure Imagination, Young and Beau...
tiful, Love Me Like You Do, etc.). He truly set the mood for the entire event and we loved his work!
Emily H
5.0
We booked William to play at our wedding ceremony and cocktail hour and he was so great to work with! Not only is he incredibly talented, but William was professional, flexible, an...
d very responsive, which made the process so smooth. We went through everything we were looking for, and he was able to deliver - he even learned specific song arrangements for the ceremony. Thanks William for helping to make our wedding day so special!
Response from WilliamVZ Music
Hi, Emily, thanks for your feedback! I had a lot of fun making a weekend trip out to Detro...
it and playing keyboard at the historic venue.
Jenna S
5.0
My husband and I both love the piano and one of the things I wanted most for our wedding day was a live musician. We discovered William on Zola and he was amazing to work with! Not...
only was his rate extremely reasonable, but he was willing to learn so many new songs for us to bring our unique music tastes to our special day. He is a very skilled musician and he even learned a couple of songs purely by ear without sheet music for us.
William was professional, timely and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to add some magic to their event.
Thank you again William!
Response from WilliamVZ Music
Thanks, Jenna!
Anna L
5.0
We had William play piano for our wedding ceremony last year and we absolutely cannot recommend him enough!! We actually knew him through college, and knew right away once we got e...
ngaged that we wanted him to play for us. His rates were incredibly reasonable and he was SO great to work with.
From the beginning of planning, he was very proactive in communication with us and made sure that we knew exactly what was going on. Throughout the process, we discussed the music we wanted and he was willing to learn new music for us to give us exactly what we wanted. He was incredibly professional and made sure throughout the entire process that everything would go smoothly. Our ceremony music was one of the least stressful and most enjoyable parts of the wedding and we owe that to William. His work made our wedding SO special and we cannot thank him enough!!
Response from WilliamVZ Music
Thanks so much, Anna! Beautiful wedding at a great venue!
