Scherer was born in Ulm, where he resided until his death. On 17 June 1653 he was elected town musician, and it was also around that time that he became assistant to Tobias Eberlin, then organist of the famous Ulm Münster.
The life of Scherer unfolded in Ulm, where he resided until his passing away. In June 1653, he received an appointment as town musician, which coincided with him starting a new role as assistant to Tobias Eberlin, the renowned organist at the famous Ulm Münster.